Paralegal (Entry Level) - Remote

Steptoe LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Steptoe LLP in Washington, DC is seeking an entry-level paralegal to assist attorneys with complex civil litigation documents and workflow procedures. The role focuses on data extraction from a custom database, maintaining workflow, and supporting administrative tasks.

The position is primarily remote after an initial training period in the DC office. Base salary is around $40,000 per year, with a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities to develop professional skills.

Qualifications

• Facility with computer applications.
• Customer Service.
• Communication skills.
• Four year degree.

Responsibilities

• Review documents in a custom database to extract information and input into the database.
• Maintain measured workflow expectations.
• Prepare travel and check request documents.
• Update S&J office lists and logs.
• Keep vendor information up to date.
• Code and send A/P invoices to DC office for payment.
• Assist with inventory and ordering office forms.
• Assist MMSEA filing and update Medicare fields as needed.
• Research and resolve issues with invoicing.

Skills

Facility with computer applications

Customer Service

Communication skills

Education

Four year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Paralegal (Entry Level)

The position will assist attorneys with complex civil litigation documents and workflow procedures.

Essential Functions

• Review documents in a custom built database in order to extract information and input the same into the database
• Maintain measured workflow expectations
• May be responsible for preparing travel and check request documents
• May be responsible for updating various S&J office lists and logs
• May be responsible for keeping all vendor information up to date
• May be responsible for coding and sending all A/P invoices to DC office for payment
• May assist with keeping inventory and orders all office forms (taxi vouchers, messenger and overnight delivery – UPS, Federal Express, and Overnight Express)
• May assist with coding and sending all A/P invoices to DC office for payment
• Assists Administrative Attorney with maintenance of all administrative files
• May Learn MMSEA filing req, executive quarterly filing, and update database Medicare fields as needed
• Research and resolve issues with invoicing

Non-Essential Functions

• Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification

• Facility with computer applications
• Customer Service
• Communication skills
• Four year degree

Success Factors

• Excellent attention to detail skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment in carrying out responsibilities of the job.
• Strong initiative
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Team Player
• Demonstrated strong professional customer service skills.
• Working knowledge (hands-on) of Microsoft Office Applications (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel) and must remain current on all S&J software where it affects the responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and projects and complete them under time constraints.
• Demonstrated strong writing and editing skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, staff and vendors, and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact, while safeguarding confidentiality

Work Environment

• Non-smoking environment.
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations.
• Available to work 9:00am – 5:30pm Monday through Friday.
• Position will be primarily remote after initial training in Washington, D.C. office

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $40,000. The actual base salary offered will be dependent upon the applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location.

Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program.

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.