PARALEGAL
Small prominent DC based law firm seeks a full-time Paralegal with excellent attention to detail and Bluebook and cite-checking skills. Successful candidate will work simultaneously with teams of lawyers and other employees. Candidate must have solid academic credentials, excellent skills in communications, proofreading, and research. Candidate must have a strong desire to grow professionally in the legal environment and the ability to learn specific practice area and firm processes. Position is non-exempt and requires working a minimum of 2 days on-site per work week.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of briefs and pleadings, consisting largely of cite-checking/proofreading.
- Monitor cases and agency filings for attorneys and clients.
- Prepare reports for attorneys and clients on industry trends, updates, and deadlines.
- Manage multiple deadlines on competing projects.
- Coordinate workflows with multiple lawyers and employees.
- Actively and attentively listen to and report on regulatory commission meetings.
- Respond to research requests.
- Maintain case document databases.
- Identify and assemble documents relevant to case issues.
- Participate in team discussions of case strategies.
- Assist in discovery and trial preparation.
- Work closely with and provide general support to attorneys.
Requirements:
- BA/BS degree with excellent academic credentials. Paralegal certificate a PLUS.
- Proficient Bluebook cite-checking ability.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical, writing, and proofreading skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Research experience
- Willingness to take responsibility for assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Minimum of 3 years solid paralegal experience with proofreading and performing Bluebook cite-checking.
- Available to work Monday-Friday in a collegial, teamwork-focused environment and be flexible for overtime when needed. Overtime is infrequent and typically known in advance.
- Litigation experience in a law firm environment; FERC experience a plus.
- Management experience a plus.
- Training experience a plus.
The firm offers competitive compensation (mid-70’s to 100), with merit and bonus potential, along with an excellent benefits package. The firm office is Metro-accessible. This is a non-exempt position; and a hybrid work arrangement working on-site 2-3 days per week and requires local DC Metro area residency.
Interested applicants may apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and a writing sample to the Human Resources Manager at recruiting@spiegelmcd.com. The interview process includes a grammar/proofreading and cite-checking exercise. The firm is an EOE/M/F/V and an e-Verify participant.
