Temp to perm Litigation Paralegal

19 hours ago

Washington, United States RWGroup Full time
24th September, 2024

Are you a paralegal tired of working in a large law firm? Would you like better work/life balance?Would you like to work with a highly regarded mid-sized law firm in DC? If so, R & W Group has a great new temp to perm opportunity with one of our favorite clients Our client is looking for a temp to perm Legal Assistant to work in their DC officeIn this role you would answer, screen and place telephone calls; make travel arrangements; maintain records; prepare attorney expense reports; maintain attorney calendars; complete special projects; and assist attorneys in performing a variety of functions to support attorneys in representing their clients fairly and efficiently.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Two years of professional legal work experience
  • College degree or paralegal certificate required
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite
  • Type a minimum of 75 WPM
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Familiarity with pleadings and discovery documents
  • Familiarity with e-filing requirements for all state and federal cases
  • Basic familiarity with litigation and discovery documents - personal injury case experience a plus
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls appropriately
  • Basic familiarity with litigation and discovery documents - personal injury case experience a plus
  • Assist attorney in responding to written discovery and summarizing key depositions and key documents
  • Set up conference calls, zoom calls, schedule appointments, and maintain attorney/team calendars
  • Receives and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail, shipments, facsimiles, etc.
  • Perform transcription of legal documents, correspondence, memos, notes, contracts and briefs
  • Review and edit prepared documents for accuracy
  • Type memos, briefs and notes and send out necessary documents and emails
  • Revise and edit Powerpoint presentations
  • Deposition assistance and follow-up with court reporters to obtain and file transcripts and videos
  • Organize and maintain copies, electronic files and records.
  • Keep track of all attorney bar admissions, pro hac vice admissions, bar dues etc.
  • Record time entry and billing when needed.
  • Compile legal documents and briefs; proficiency in Blue Book citation is necessary in some cases
  • Make all travel arrangements, coordinate with other traveling attorneys/staff; prepare expense reports for the attorney and ensure expense reports are filed in a timely manner
  • Pay expert witnesses and vendors as requested by attorneys
  • E-file pleadings and other documents in state and federal courts - complex motions practice experience is necessary
  • May assist other paralegals in performing a variety of functions with regard to any or all of the following: the commencement of new cases; the discovery process; pretrial preparation; trial, post-trial and appellate work; settlement preparation; and general paralegal responsibilities
  • Act as a liaison between assigned attorney(s) and co-counsel, opposing counsel, paralegal and other firm attorneys
  • Assist with trial preparation, deposition arrangements to include video teleconferencing as necessary

Solid compensation ($26 - 30/hour)Great teamThis is an in-office position (Metro accessible). Apply online or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.

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