Washington, DC30+ days ago
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. 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.