Description

A fast-paced National law firm has an immediate opening for a Paralegal or Legal Assistant.  A sample of the responsibilities and required skills for this full-time, non-exempt position are listed below. We offer a compensation package with a wide variety of standard and optional benefits including health insurance, life insurance, short term disability, dental and vision insurance, paid time-off, and a generous 401K retirement plan.  Resumes should be submitted to: resumes@sessions.legal.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist with and prepare court filings for clients
• Maintain tasks and deadlines via a computerized docket management system to ensure timely filings.
• Clerical duties, including answering calls, travel planning, etc.
• Assist in obtaining and organizing client information
• Review information provided by clients and verify that such information is accurate and responsive
• Preparing document drafts and supplemental documents/exhibits needed for the filings
• Assist in maintaining accurate records for clients
  
  
  

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency with Excel, MS Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, Access), and PDF software
• Proficiency in a paperless environment
• Ability to document time and proof of value for client billing
• 2- 3 years’ experience in a law firm, demonstrated knowledge of litigation process
• E-filing
• Prolaw experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to communicate with clients
• Capable of conducting research via internet and other sources to determine licensing and registration requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
• Able to work independently. Self-driven with a desire to learn and improve continuously.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment, possess excellent organizational skills and able to produce high quality work.
• Ability to adapt and prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent and consistent attention to detail.