International Trade Paralegal Specialist

14 hours ago


Washington, United States Akin Gump Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal to support our International Trade practice in Washington, DC. As a key member of our team, you will work under the supervision of assigned attorneys and the Paralegal Manager to provide exceptional support in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct in-depth research on statutory, regulatory, and factual matters related to client cases.
  • Participate in due diligence, privilege, and other reviews of client records and files.
  • Assist with organizing client materials and attorney work product, utilizing databases, imaging systems, and other computer-based technology.
  • Maintain pleadings files and other case or project records, circulating materials to project teams as needed.
  • Arrange filings, mailings, and service list deliveries with courts, government agencies, and other parties.
  • Under the supervision of an attorney, draft, edit, cite-check, conform, and assist in the preparation of legal documents.
  • Prepare binders of completed transactions.
  • Obtain services from outside contractors, including court reporters, research services, exhibit preparation services, filing services, and printers.
  • Process billing and disbursement paperwork in connection with those services.
  • Act as liaison for the project team with support departments and other offices of the firm, anticipating and assuming responsibility for special staffing needs.
  • Travel, as required by the Practice and/or client.
  • Coordinate work of other paralegals and/or project assistants or clerical team members, as requested by the Paralegal Manager or assigned attorneys.
Qualifications
  • BA/BS degree required.
  • Substantive knowledge of and familiarity with specific areas of law, as required.
  • Strong analytical and research skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate potentially detailed and complex information to others.
  • Aptitude and willingness to work with complex procedures.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to organize self and others.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Willingness and ability to assume new tasks and responsibilities.
  • Strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers, office, and firm management, and outside business partners.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, facilitate solutions, and meet deadlines and milestones for projects assigned.
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client and office information and adhering to the Firm's Core Values.
  • Commitment to professional growth and development.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of $60,000, as well as a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP participates in E-Verify for purposes of verifying employment eligibility.



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