Paralegal

Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

$74K — $89K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred
  • BA/BS degree required
  • Previous trial experience required
  • Prior experience as a Litigation Paralegal preferred
  • Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis
  • Proficiency in litigation support platforms like Relativity and Opus
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Conduct factual and legal research, compiling results in an organized manner
  • Prepare and proofread court filings and supporting documents
  • Perform electronic filing in various courts
  • Maintain case calendars and manage deadlines using firm software
  • Interface with outside counsel for communications and document sharing
  • Manage litigation/case files, including organization and Bates labeling
  • Assist in trial preparation and complex discovery projects

Benefits

  • Competitive starting pay and annual discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
  • Firm-paid short and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with employer contributions
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Options for hybrid remote work schedules available in most cases
Full Job Description
The Paralegal provides practice specific legal support for our litigation group. This requires experience conducting research, managing deadlines and competing work flows and demands. Will support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case management, court filings, document review and production, research, discovery, summary judgment, Markman, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeals. . Responsibilities and Duties: • Conduct factual and legal research, compiling results in an organized manner • Prepares court filings, including proofreading, cite-checking, and compilation of declarations, exhibits & appendices, ToAs • Performs electronic filing in various courts and agencies • Maintain case calendars with firm docketing software • Manage/prepare communications and document transmission with outside counsel • Maintain litigation/case files including document organization and retrieval, document production and Bates labeling; retrieval and review of documents and expert reports; • Assist with court filings including e-filing, editing, cite checking, preparing exhibits and supporting documents • Assist with complex discovery projects including, but not limited to, document review and production, deposition prep and privilege logs • Interface with court/agency staff, other law firms, and vendors • Provide necessary support during trial/hearing preparation • Perform computer database input and retrieval with an emphasis on proficiency with e-discovery platforms including but not limited to Opus and Relativity • Other duties as assigned Education, Experience, and Skills Required: • 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred • BA/BS degree required • Previous trial experience required • Prior experience as a Litigation Paralegal preferred • Prior knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis and litigation support platforms such as Relativity, iConnect, Opus is preferred • Available to work overtime as required, even on short notice. Travel may also be required as necessary. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written (including editing and proofing) • Effective time management skills, with the ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and manage multiple projects while prioritizing assignments • Ability to build rapport with attorneys, professional staff, and vendors • Strong computer skills, including web-based research and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and various document management tools. Ability to learn and use new software quickly. • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently but within a team environment • Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills Benefits At Axinn, we offer market competitive wages and generous benefit options to our valued employees. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: • Competitive starting pay and annual discretionary bonus and raise eligibility • Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave) • Firm paid short and long-term disability, plus life and accident insurance • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions (please ask for further details re: eligibility requirements) • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options • Flexible spending and health savings accounts (medical plan dependent) • Firm paid comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Student loan refinancing discounts • Fitness/Gym dues reimbursement program • Hybrid remote work schedules are available for most employees (per current policy, in-office presence is required at least 3-days per week and fully remote roles are not available) Position Details This is a full-time, benefits eligible, non-exempt level position. Final rate of pay and title will be commensurate with the incumbent's experience, with a targeted hiring range of $36.00 - $43.00 hourly (the upper range reserved for highly qualified applicants). This position is currently available in our DC office location.

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