Temp to perm Litigation Paralegal

Are you a paralegal tired of working in a large law firm? Would you like better work/life balance? Would you like to work with a highly regarded mid-sized law firm in DC? If so, R & W Group has a great new temp to perm opportunity with one of our favorite clients! Our client is looking for a temp to perm Legal Assistant to work in their DC office. In this role you would answer, screen and place telephone calls; make travel arrangements; maintain records; prepare attorney expense reports; maintain attorney calendars; complete special projects; and assist attorneys in performing a variety of functions to support attorneys in representing their clients fairly and efficiently.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of professional legal work experience
• College degree or paralegal certificate required
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Type a minimum of 75 WPM
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with pleadings and discovery documents
• Familiarity with e-filing requirements for all state and federal cases
• Basic familiarity with litigation and discovery documents – personal injury case experience a plus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls appropriately
• Basic familiarity with litigation and discovery documents – personal injury case experience a plus
• Assist attorney in responding to written discovery and summarizing key depositions and key documents
• Set up conference calls, zoom calls, schedule appointments, and maintain attorney/team calendars
• Receives and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail, shipments, facsimiles, etc.
• Perform transcription of legal documents, correspondence, memos, notes, contracts and briefs
• Review and edit prepared documents for accuracy
• Type memos, briefs and notes and send out necessary documents and emails
• Revise and edit Powerpoint presentations
• Deposition assistance and follow-up with court reporters to obtain and file transcripts and videos
• Organize and maintain copies, electronic files and records.
• Keep track of all attorney bar admissions, pro hac vice admissions, bar dues etc.
• Record time entry and billing when needed.
• Compile legal documents and briefs; proficiency in Blue Book citation is necessary in some cases
• Make all travel arrangements, coordinate with other traveling attorneys/staff; prepare expense reports for the attorney and ensure expense reports are filed in a timely manner
• Pay expert witnesses and vendors as requested by attorneys
• E-file pleadings and other documents in state and federal courts – complex motions practice experience is necessary
• May assist other paralegals in performing a variety of functions with regard to any or all of the following: the commencement of new cases; the discovery process; pretrial preparation; trial, post-trial and appellate work; settlement preparation; and general paralegal responsibilities
• Act as a liaison between assigned attorney(s) and co-counsel, opposing counsel, paralegal and other firm attorneys
• Assist with trial preparation, deposition arrangements to include video teleconferencing as necessary

Solid compensation ($26 – 33/hour). Great team. This is an in-office position (Metro accessible). Apply online or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.