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Wiley Rein LLP · 3 weeks ago

Entry-Level Paralegal (International Trade)

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$55K/yr - $55K/yr

Wiley Rein LLP is a leading law firm in Washington, DC, seeking entry-level paralegals to join its International Trade Group. The role involves supporting attorneys with various tasks including preparation of legal filings, research, and document management to serve the needs of clients in the International Trade practice.

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Hiring Manager

Melanese Marr-Thomas

Responsibilities

Works with practice attorneys and/or Legal and Practice Support staff on client billable projects, including but not limited to organization, management, and review of case documents (both paper and electronic); factual and legal research; assisting with preparation, cite-checking, and filing of legal briefs and memoranda; preparation of exhibits, forms, and court applications

Meets the firm’s minimum hours expectations of 1550 chargeable hours annually

Assembles and finalizes documents to be filed (both in paper and electronically) with courts and agencies, including cite-checking (verification of quotations and general caselaw propositions, conforming to Bluebook or other jurisdiction-appropriate format, and ensuring formatting compliance with local rules), generating tables of authorities/contents, preparing exhibits, filing, and service/courtesy copies

Develops and maintains current knowledge of cite-checking and filing requirements at Department of Commerce, International Trade Commission, Court of International Trade, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and other practice-relevant jurisdictions

Diligently adheres to administrative protective order (APO) requirements and follows internal protocols for safe handling of documents

Works effectively with a team of attorney and staff personnel to further client goals, including, where appropriate, coordinating efforts for large filings or hearing support

Prepares materials for client meetings, witness preparation, hearings, conferences, and trials and coordinates logistics of same

At attorneys’ direction, communicates concisely and professionally (both orally and in writing) co-counsel, opposing counsel, clients, and/or agency and court representatives

Upon request, assists with Legal Support program by:

Interviewing candidates for paralegal positions within the firm

Mentoring or supervising delegated tasks and helps train less experienced paralegals in procedures and practices to best support the practice group, including case management, cite-checking, research, and trial support

Providing performance feedback for paralegals under his/her supervision, when appropriate

Other duties as may be assigned by attorneys, supervisors, or Practice Support Management

Meet the department's expectations to retrieve, read and/or respond to firm and client-related e-mail messages during and outside of core business and scheduled work hours by connecting a personal mobile device (smartphone or tablet with a data plan) to the firm's network

Qualification

Cite-checkingLegal researchDocument filingMicrosoft OfficeParalegal certificateAttention to detailTeam collaborationEffective communicationTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree required with minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants with relevant and related work experience but who do not satisfy the minimum GPA requirement may be considered

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written form

Ability to multi-task, prioritize/coordinate deadlines, and track progress of tasks

Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently

Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy

Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials, particularly provisions related to Administrative/Judicial Protective Orders (APO/JPO)

Must establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environment

Proficiency with office productivity applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat); aptitude for learning new software strongly preferred

Ability to develop proficiency in cite-checking (including conforming citations to format required by jurisdiction), proofreading, formatting, and performing electronic filings (ECF)

Knowledge of how to investigate, research, and analyze data under the supervision of attorneys (e.g., LEXIS/Westlaw, Internet, factual research at government agencies and courts, investigative fact-gathering, document review)

Ability to locate, interpret, and apply court, agency, and/or judge's rules

Consistently demonstrate of growth in substantive skills and knowledge of practice area

Able to digest, analyze, and prepare written summaries of materials

Flexibility and willingness to work overtime on an as needed basis

Must be able to travel locally

Flexibility and willingness to respond to issues during and outside of core business hours