Paralegal I

Williams & Connolly LLP

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Adobe Acrobat, Case Management, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Legal, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Litigation, Materials Management, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Time Management, Typing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Washington, DC

POSTED

11 days ago

Williams & Connolly LLP, is currently seeking candidates for the position of Paralegal I. This is an entry-level position within a tiered department. Our depth of experienced, upper-level paralegals and case managers, as well as our unique single office location, offer the stage to foster close mentoring relationships and chances for growth. The ideal candidate is a college graduate with a strong interest in the legal profession and litigation, those with the desire to attend law or graduate school and willing to make a 2-year minimum commitment, or for those that would like the opportunity to build a career with well-respected, top professional trial teams. Under the direction of the Chief Paralegal Services Officer, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Providing paralegal support to attorneys, senior paralegals and case managers through all phases of litigation; * Managing all case materials, including all electronic files and database applications; * Obtaining from, or filing materials with, federal and local courts and agencies; * Factual research; * Tracking the course of information and case materials; and * Preparing for and attending trials and arbitration proceedings;

The ideal candidate is required to have a minimum: * The ability to travel during out-of-state trials; * Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; * Excellent oral and written communication skills; * Strong attention to detail; * Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities; * Proficient in the use of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat; as well as the aptitude for learning new software; and * Applicant must be customer service oriented with experience multitasking and working under tight deadlines. Work is performed in a professional office environment and requires the following: * Prolonged periods using a sit-to-stand desk and working on a computer. * Repetitive movements, including typing on a keyboard and using a mouse. * Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs. * Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. This is a non-exempt position. The hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as well as travel are required. After successfully completing the introductory period, the candidate will be eligible to work the department's approved hybrid schedule. The anticipated hourly wage for this position is $34.87, which equates to $68,000 on an annual basis based when working the standard 1,950-hour annual work schedule. The final offer amount is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, education, and other relevant skills and qualifications. Williams & Connolly LLP offers competitive compensation and benefits packages.

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