Legal Practice Assistant: Entry-Level Paralegal Support

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 59.000 - 72.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP invites applications for Legal Practice Assistants to join multiple offices, including Washington, DC, in June 2027. These office-based roles require attendance five days per week through 2027, with possible adjustments to four days in some locations later.

The position is entry-level within the Paralegal Services Department and involves direct contact with attorneys and staff.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong computer skills with Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with preparation and filing of pleadings and court papers.
• Retrieve rules, regs and company profiles as needed.
• Assist with document productions, transactions and closings.
• Prepare for interviews, depositions, hearings, trials and client meetings.
• Perform non-legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER and other sources.
• Maintain and organize electronic and paper files.
• Ensure files follow approved protocols and case management systems.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Support paralegals and attorneys across practice areas.

Conhecimentos

Outlook

Word

Excel

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Formação

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

Descrição da vaga

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP invites applications for Legal Practice Assistants to join multiple offices, including Washington, DC, in June 2027. These office-based roles require attendance five days per week through 2027, with possible adjustments to four days in some locations later.

The position is entry-level within the Paralegal Services Department and involves direct contact with attorneys and staff.