International Trade Paralegal - JMS Talent Acquisition LLC

Job Details

International Trade Paralegal Overview:

Experience working on International Trade Litigation Matters.
Assisted with electronic filings for the USDOC, USITC, and USCIT.
Cite Checking and Blue-booking.

General:

Drafts, analyzes, and prepares legal documents for a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal
Coordinates legal projects and communicates legal information for a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal.
Prepare draft communications for a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal.
Collects, evaluates and summarizes relevant facts and legal concepts for a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal.
Attends client meetings, coordination meetings, and legal proceedings with a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal.
Provides legal project management for a legal matter for a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal.
Supervises Project Assistants on assigned tasks.
Maintains notary license in local jurisdiction.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains accurate and appropriate time records regarding hours spent working for clients, working for the Firm, and working on administrative tasks.
Meets all time entry and timesheet deadlines specified by the Firm, the Paralegal Department, and the Accounting Department.
Bills a minimum of 1,536 creditable hours each performance evaluation year that begins April 1 and ends March 31 of which a minimum of 1,416 of those hours are client billable hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of legal processes and practice-group specific procedures.
Excellent interpersonal, team, and customer service skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and practice-group specific software.

Education & Experience:

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification from ABA approved program required.
Experience: 4+ years relevant experience required.

Salary 110-135k DOE

JMS Talent Acquisition LLC

04/24/2024

Washington,DC