POSITION: Entry-level Paralegal – College Grads Welcomed to Apply – 3.7 GPA or higher
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA | San Francisco, CA | Boston, MA | New York, NY | Washington, D.C.
COMPENSATION: Base salary will commensurate with experience, up to $47,000, plus Paid Overtime Benefits; Paid Time Off; 401K; Travel; generous bonus, benefits including Medical and Dental Coverage and more!
OVERVIEW: Seeking a highly motivated and organized Entry-level Paralegal to provide direct legal and administrative support to the legal team under the supervision of a lawyer.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Calendar critical dates related to litigation cases, discovery and trial
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Prepare and proofread legal documents for attorneys and senior paralegals
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Manage and organize case materials, legal projects and communications
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Assist with preparing and filing pleadings, court filings, and research local rules, and update precedent for forms of substantive and non-substantive pleadings.
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Prepare memorandum for clients, summarizing data/facts from analyzing dockets, invoices and pleadings
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Organize case documents for motions, applications, notices, memos and court orders
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Attend meetings with clients, coordination meetings and legal proceedings alongside legal team
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Maintain accurate time records reflecting number of hours spent working for clients, the Firm and working on administrative tasks
REQUIREMENTS:
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Bachelor's degree with a 3.7 GPA or higher
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Able to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously, with a strong ability to prioritize, organize and work effectively with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
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Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates good judgement in communication verbally and in writing
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Able to maintain the utmost confidentiality
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment
