RWGroup
Temp to perm Litigation Paralegal
RWGroup, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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 experienceCollege degree or paralegal certificate requiredProficient with MS Office SuiteType a minimum of 75 WPMExcellent communication skillsFamiliarity with pleadings and discovery documentsFamiliarity with e-filing requirements for all state and federal casesBasic familiarity with litigation and discovery documents - personal injury case experience a plusESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls appropriatelyBasic familiarity with litigation and discovery documents - personal injury case experience a plusAssist attorney in responding to written discovery and summarizing key depositions and key documentsSet up conference calls, zoom calls, schedule appointments, and maintain attorney/team calendarsReceives and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail, shipments, facsimiles, etc.Perform transcription of legal documents, correspondence, memos, notes, contracts and briefsReview and edit prepared documents for accuracyType memos, briefs and notes and send out necessary documents and emailsRevise and edit Powerpoint presentationsDeposition assistance and follow-up with court reporters to obtain and file transcripts and videosOrganize 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 casesMake all travel arrangements, coordinate with other traveling attorneys/staff; prepare expense reports for the attorney and ensure expense reports are filed in a timely mannerPay expert witnesses and vendors as requested by attorneysE-file pleadings and other documents in state and federal courts - complex motions practice experience is necessaryMay 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 responsibilitiesAct as a liaison between assigned attorney(s) and co-counsel, opposing counsel, paralegal and other firm attorneysAssist 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.
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 experienceCollege degree or paralegal certificate requiredProficient with MS Office SuiteType a minimum of 75 WPMExcellent communication skillsFamiliarity with pleadings and discovery documentsFamiliarity with e-filing requirements for all state and federal casesBasic familiarity with litigation and discovery documents - personal injury case experience a plusESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls appropriatelyBasic familiarity with litigation and discovery documents - personal injury case experience a plusAssist attorney in responding to written discovery and summarizing key depositions and key documentsSet up conference calls, zoom calls, schedule appointments, and maintain attorney/team calendarsReceives and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail, shipments, facsimiles, etc.Perform transcription of legal documents, correspondence, memos, notes, contracts and briefsReview and edit prepared documents for accuracyType memos, briefs and notes and send out necessary documents and emailsRevise and edit Powerpoint presentationsDeposition assistance and follow-up with court reporters to obtain and file transcripts and videosOrganize 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 casesMake all travel arrangements, coordinate with other traveling attorneys/staff; prepare expense reports for the attorney and ensure expense reports are filed in a timely mannerPay expert witnesses and vendors as requested by attorneysE-file pleadings and other documents in state and federal courts - complex motions practice experience is necessaryMay 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 responsibilitiesAct as a liaison between assigned attorney(s) and co-counsel, opposing counsel, paralegal and other firm attorneysAssist 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.