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Job Title: Paralegal II
Location: Richmond VA
Shift: M F 95
Employment Type : Full Time Permanent
Location: Richmond VA
Shift: M F 95
Employment Type : Full Time Permanent
Job Description
An international law firm is actively recruiting an experienced litigation paralegal to support the firms Products & Mass Tort practice in its Richmond VA office. This position assists lawyers and practice advisors with preparation of complex legal documents midlevel legal research activities and other tasks related to the Products & Mass Tort practice area.
An international law firm is actively recruiting an experienced litigation paralegal to support the firms Products & Mass Tort practice in its Richmond VA office. This position assists lawyers and practice advisors with preparation of complex legal documents midlevel legal research activities and other tasks related to the Products & Mass Tort practice area.
Responsibilities
- Generates revenue by meeting billable hour and other timekeeping expectations set forth by the firm.
- Proactively secures billable work collaborating across teams and offices as needed.
- Maintains current and accurate daily time log; inputs time records into firms time and accounting systems according to firm and outside counsel guidelines.
- Follows ethical requirements set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State where work is performed.
- Applies intermediate knowledge and application of Federal State and Local Rules; stays updated on rule changes and informs the team.
- Identifies relevant laws judicial decisions legal articles and other materials for assigned cases business transactions or regulatory matters.
- Prepares written reports for lawyers to determine case strategies; assists with preparation of legal documents and supports lawyers during trials client meetings closings and regulatory hearings.
- Compiles data from reference materials such as virtual workrooms digests legal encyclopedias and more; manages virtual workrooms and coordinates with client representatives on documentation.
- Drafts correspondence memoranda and basic legal documents for internal and external use.
- Qualifications
- Basic Qualifications/Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
- Paralegal certificate National Association of Legal Assistants certification or statespecific specialty certificate preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of three years of paralegal or related business experience required; previous experience coordinating paralegal work or case clerks helpful.
Other Qualifications:
Minimum of three years of paralegal or related business experience required; previous experience coordinating paralegal work or case clerks helpful.
Other Qualifications:
- Intermediate knowledge and application of Federal State and Local Rules.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic technological and research skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure train others and maintain professionalism.
- Visual acuity for transcription reading and inputting information into computer systems.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills high stress tolerance and ability to prioritize workload
Employment Type
Full Time
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