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Title : Paralegal- Environmental, Land Use, And Natural Resources

Location : Washington - Seattle
Refer to Job # FDOS749487

This large, rapidly growing, full-service law firm is making big strides in the global realm of telecommunications, e-commerce and dot coms in addition to having a very notable practice in international commerce, corporate and contract litigation. It is located in the Pacific Northwest with branches in the West and in Washington DC. Associates are encouraged to pursue community involvement to enhance their well-rounded approach to law and life. Billable hours credit is given for Pro Bono work, and the firm's hours requirements are very reasonable. Strong mentoring and training programs are present.
Paralegal- Environmental, Land Use, and Natural Resources Duties : Provides support related to environmental and regulatory compliance, permitting, and litigation. Ensures Court and Administrative Agency Docket review and conformity. Maintains processes to track environmental litigation and regulatory case status. Prepare, track and review information requests to local, state and federal agencies. Prepares reports of relevant matters. Manages e-discovery and other litigation support duties (including responding to discovery and third-party subpoenas). Conducts research. Reviews and tracks permits, licenses, contracts and compliance documents, and supports multiple state/regulatory filings and reporting and trending of compliance. Prepares correspondence to government regulators. Reviews requests for proposals and assists in response preparation. Compiles data and prepares regular reports, including Excel spreadsheets. Oversees organization and preparation of exhibits and pleadings for filings in federal and state courts, and administrative tribunals. Applies knowledge of codes, statutes, regulations and procedures related to the assigned practice area. Conducts pre-claim investigation, legal research and initial case assessments. Obtains records and documents; interviews clients, parties and witnesses; prepares subpoenas; develops exhibits; locates expert witnesses; manages databases; reviews literature and searches databases. Assembles and organizes factual information. Prepares and reviews administrative records in litigation. Takes initiative to support litigation teams and add value to client representation. Draft interrogatories, requests for production, motions, memorandums, witness and deposition outlines, privilege logs; draft correspondence to clients; draft FOIA or public records requests to governmental or regulatory agencies. Manage collection of discovery documents from clients, manage eDiscovery litigation review databases, manage databases; manage document productions; maintain collection, production and privilege logs. Manage, track and summarize documents received from agencies. Oversee disposition of documents at the end of the case. Requirements : The candidate should have a High school diploma or equivalent required. Preferably should have a College degree. Must have 3 - 5 years of related experience that demonstrates analytical and written research capabilities. Must have paralegal certificate in the appropriate jurisdiction. Must be highly organized and experienced in litigation and administrative law; analysis skills; excellent planning and organizing skills; initiative; good judgment; project management skills; excellent oral communication skills; written communication skills; high work standards; technical knowledge in the area of practice-related codes, ordinances, statutes and regulations; ability to learn; establish effective follow-up procedures; positive impact with clients and co-workers; strong client service orientation; ability to demonstrate teamwork/cooperation with others; adaptability; and ability to work on a variety of projects, make fast decisions, work with detailed information, work independently and work at a fast pace. Preference for experience in environmental and natural resources law, plus administrative agency docket review and filings. Must have prior experience in litigation and managing databases. Must have a strong understanding of Court and Administrative Dockets, rules and regulations. Must have prior experience with or be capable of rapidly understanding, interpreting and applying to various client circumstances the full range of codes, statutes and procedures related to the assigned practice area. Must be capable of operating a telephone, calculator, personal computer and printer and learning/using software required to successfully perform job functions, e.g., electronic mail; drafting correspondence and documents; proofreading for correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; reading and interpreting legal correspondence, memoranda, documents, reference publications or reference books and technical manuals in printed form or on a computer screen; occasionally lifting and carrying boxes of files or documents weighing up to 25 pounds; and using a hand truck.

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