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Title : Paralegal

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # JRJQ733517

Paralegal The candidate will work primarily on specific cases/transactions, provide general assistance to a project team of attorneys, and/or to support attorneys whose practice involves specific areas of law. Monitor regulations, legal developments and compliance procedures in their area of expertise. Provide general supervision of Project Assistants and other clerical staff. Perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm s clients, attorneys, advisors and staff, while maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. Conduct statutory, regulatory or factual research with respect to client matters. Such research might include investigation of federal or state laws and regulations, relevant markets, corporate participants and industry standards and practices. Participate in due diligence, privilege and other reviews of client records and files. Assist with organization of client materials and attorney work product, including use of databases, imaging systems and other computer-based technology. Maintain pleadings files and other case or project records; circulate materials to project team, as needed. Maintain chronological records of project activity. Arrange filings, mailings and service list deliveries with appropriate courts, government agencies and other parties. Under the supervision of an attorney, draft, edit, cite-check, conform and otherwise assist in the preparation of legal documents. Prepare binders of completed transactions. Obtain services from outside contractors, including court reporters, research services, exhibit preparation services, filing services and printers. Process billing and disbursement paperwork in connection with those services. Act as liaison for the project team with support departments and other offices of the firm, anticipating and assuming responsibility for special staffing needs, such as overtime, clerical and/or notary assistance. Travel, as required by the Practice and/or client. As requested by the Practice Manager or assigned attorneys, coordinate work of other paralegals and/or project assistants or clerical team members. The candidate must have BA/BS degree. Strong foreign language skills desired (preferably in Chinese or Spanish). Must have ability to read, write and speak English. Should have substantive knowledge of and familiarity with specific areas of law, as required. Must have strong analytical and research skills. Should have thorough knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate potentially detailed and complex information to others. Should have aptitude and willingness to work with complex procedures. Must have strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to organize self and others. Should have demonstrated strong attention to detail. Must have ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions. Must have strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, peers, office and firm management, and outside business partners.

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