Paralegal

Overview

This role involves supporting attorneys under the direction of a Project Supervisor by performing tasks related to discovery and preparation of legal documents such as motions and briefs.

Responsibilities

• Review documents to extract specific data and information.
• Compile relevant materials from computer data banks.
• Summarize findings and highlight notable documents for further review.
• Attend scheduled meetings with attorneys and management to discuss findings and discovery scope.
• Review documents for privilege according to established guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization (US Citizenship required for this work location).
• Paralegal certificate, Juris Doctor (JD), or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school with at least one year completed.
• Minimum of one year litigation paralegal experience; trial experience is highly beneficial.
• Experience with automated litigation support tools.
• Basic legal knowledge including standard legal citation and ability to cite-check legal motions and memoranda.
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with various computer applications including word processing, databases (document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
• Basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Language skills in Spanish, Chinese, or Russian.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $25.58 (overtime eligible).
• This position falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA) and may include additional health and welfare payments per hour worked.
• Health and welfare benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements including Collective Bargaining Agreements or other contracts.

Employees earn Health & Welfare (H&W) dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday hours up to 40 hours/week). These funds offset the employer’s cost of benefits elected or utilized by the employee. Any remaining H&W funds after deductions are cashed out to the employee on a one pay period lag.

Location & Eligibility

• US Citizenship is required due to facility credentialing requirements.

Additional Information

This job posting will remain open for at least three days from the original posting date and may close later based on business needs.

Equal employment opportunity is provided without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, disability, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law, provided the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.