POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures provides legal/general support to the firm’s attorneys and their clients.  Must be familiar with and observe the firm’s established policies and guidelines.  Must maintain positive contact with attorneys (both the firm’s and outside counsel), support staff, clients and vendors.  Observes confidentiality of client and firm matters.  This position is not limited to the functions and skills listed on this description and responsibilities may be revised as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Excellent organizational skills re:  case and/or project management;
• Experience with obtaining, reviewing and indexing legal records and documents for litigation matters;
• Experience with organizing and maintaining discovery files;
• Experience with noticing depositions, organizing, maintaining and preparing deposition materials, exhibits and summaries;
• Experience with preparing case materials for experts;
• Experience with database and litigation software packages, i.e., Concordance, LiveNote;
• Ability to assist attorneys in preparing correspondence, documents and pleadings:
• Experience with trial preparation and trial assistance;
• Ability to work and learn independently and meet deadlines;
• Ability to interact well with attorneys, staff and clients;
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules;
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills; and
• Experience in appellate matters and cite checking and blue booking skills.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Undergraduate degree and paralegal certificate required; will consider candidate with comparable relevant experience in lieu of a paralegal certificate.

Experience:

Paralegal with at least 2 years of legal experience needed.

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work with individuals at all organizational levels.  Ability to organize and prioritize issues and workload.  The ability to work on projects independently or with little supervision.  Flexibility and ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities.  Exercising independent judgment and initiative.

OTHER

Equipment to be Used:

Personal computer and other office equipment, such as, telephone, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine and so on.

Typical Physical Demands:

Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines.

Typical Mental Demands:

Able to deal with stress associated with fast-paced work environment and multiple priorities/tasks.  Make judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations.  Grasp and apply new ideas.  Communicate with various personalities at all levels.

Working Conditions:

Works in a typical office setting.  Often called upon to work overtime.  Willingness and capacity to occasionally travel to off-site locations.

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401(k) plan. 

Qualified candidates only.  No search firms.  Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please submit resume and salary requirement to:

Janet A. Sullivan
Senior Paraprofessional Manager
Reed Smith LLP
2500 One Liberty Place
Philadelphia, PA  19103
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Fax:  215-851-1420
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