High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree or Paralegal Certification preferred.
Minimum two years of substantive experience as a paralegal/legal assistant in a law firm setting.
Proficient in electronic court filing and Microsoft Office365.
Experience with document management systems, preferably iManage.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
Prepare legal documents such as depositions and pleadings.
File documents with courts efficiently.
Organize and manage documents, including spreadsheets and retrieval systems.
Act as a liaison among various parties for scheduling and information sharing.
Coordinate the collection, review, and production of documents for discovery requests.
Assist with electronic discovery (ESI) and trial preparation.
Coordinate large-scale document production jobs with Office Services.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment in Washington, D.C.
Exposure to a variety of legal processes and document management systems.
Collaborative team atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.
Full Job Description
Litigation Paralegal for our Washington, D.C. office.
Primary Responsibilities:
Preparation of legal documents such as depositions and pleadings
File documents with courts
Organization and management of documents, including managing spreadsheets and retrieval systems
Act as liaison among various parties including court for scheduling and sharing information
Coordinate the collection, review and production of documents and respond to discovery requests
Assist with ESI
Assist with trial preparation including preparation of demonstrative exhibits, trial exhibits, witness binders and appendices for depositions and court filings
Coordination of large-scale document production jobs with Office Services
Performs other related duties as assigned
Skills/Abilities
Strong verbal and written skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to function well in a high paced environment
Knowledge of legal terminology and U.S legal system
Aptitude for learning new applications, systems and processes
Proficient with electronic court filing
Proficient with Microsoft Office365
Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred
Proficient in ShareFile and Kroll preferred
Education and Experience:
High school degree or equivalent required; college degree or Paralegal Certification from an ABA accredited program preferred, or a combination of education and/or experience
Minimum two years substantive experience as a paralegal/legal assistant in a law firm setting
In compliance with Washington DC pay transparency law, the salary range for this position is $75,500 - $95,000. We note the salary information as a general guideline only, as we will consider various factors to determine the offer for this position, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work skills and experience, and education.
About Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC is a national law firm with a strong reputation for providing quality legal services to clients throughout the United States. The firm has over 400 attorneys located in offices throughout the country, and its practice areas include business law, litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, and tax law. Eckert Seamans has been recognized by numerous legal publications for its excellence in the legal profession.
