Paralegal II

Hunton & Williams; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 88.100 - 120.100; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Benefits and wellness options

Zusammenfassung

Hunton & Williams in Washington, DC is seeking a litigation paralegal for its Insurance Coverage practice. The role involves assisting attorneys with the preparation of legal documents, conducting legal research, and managing documentation processes. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for a college degree and a paralegal certificate. The expected salary range is $88,100-120,100 and the position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of three years of paralegal or related experience required.
• Ability to train other paralegals and work under pressure.
• Familiarity with legal technology and computer databases required.

Aufgaben

• Assists lawyers with preparation of complex legal documents.
• Analyzes relevant laws and judicial decisions for cases.
• Creates and manages virtual workrooms for documentation.

Kenntnisse

Intermediate knowledge of Federal, State and Local Rules

Legal document preparation

Research skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Client communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Legal technology

Jobbeschreibung

Requisition Number: DCPAR003946

• Posted : May 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Washington, DC 200371701, USA

Description

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a litigation paralegal for its Insurance Coverage practice group. This position assists lawyers and non-attorney timekeepers with preparation of complex legal documents, mid‑level legal research activities and other tasks related to the firm's Insurance Coverage practice area. Provides leadership in supporting firm, office and team initiatives and in support of management directives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Intermediate knowledge and application of Federal, State and Local Rules. Stays abreast of current rules changes and informs team of same.
• Identifies appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases, business transactions or regulatory matters. Analyzes and organizes the information, prepares written reports that lawyers use in determining how cases, business transactions, or regulatory matters should be handled. Assists with preparation of legal documents in draft and final form; assists lawyers during trials, meetings with clients, closings, and regulatory hearings.
• Compiles data from reference materials such as virtual workrooms, digests, legal encyclopedias, regulations, legislative decisions, practice manuals, and materials produced in the discovery process. Creates and manages virtual workrooms and coordinates with client representatives regarding documentation to be maintained therein. Conducts and responds to general inquiries to obtain or convey information relative to the firm's legal practice. Communicates with clients as appropriate.
• Drafts correspondence, memoranda to file, and basic documents related to substance of a case or transaction for internal and external use.
• Coordinates and conducts routine document reviews, to include document organization, and preparation for discovery, trial, administrative, as applicable and as directed by a lawyer or more experienced paralegal.
• Utilizes and demonstrates proficiency in firm-supported technology tools, proficiency in cite checking and Bluebooking.
• Utilizes mid-level understanding of regulatory, administrative, and/or court service requirements to complete routine legal filings, E‑filing, and/or communications with representatives of the court, tribunal, agency, etc.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred. Paralegal certificate, National Association of Legal Assistants certification or specialty certificate provided by State helpful.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of paralegal or related business experience required; previous experience coordinating paralegal work or case clerks helpful.
• Other Qualifications:

  Intermediate knowledge and application of Federal, State and Local Rules. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic technological and research skills necessary to pull requested documents from online resources and familiarity with legal technology and computer databases required. Ability to train other paralegals and work efficiently and accurately under pressure, and present a positive, professional image with colleagues, professional staff, and vendors. Ability to work overtime or travel, as needed, on short notice essential. Ability to work well under pressure, patience, diplomacy, high stress tolerance, excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing conditions. Visual acuity needed for transcription, extensive reading and moderate or advanced keyboard usage. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to receive and convey detailed information through both written and oral communications. Ability to lift, carry, reach, stoop or bend, at times repetitively, for tasks involving filing or movement of files/supplies weighing up to 5-10 pounds. Essential competency processes include language ability, reasoning and memory. Ability to maintain flexibility regarding work assignments to work overtime on short notice required. Ability to work in a cooperative manner as a member of a team. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to proficiently perform each of the responsibilities and accountabilities described above, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The expected salary range for Washington, DC based employees is $88,100-120,100, though salaries for employees based outside of Washington, DC may differ. Beyond an employment candidate's physical location, salary offers may be based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, training and/or experience.

In addition to providing competitive compensation in the form of salaries and bonuses, Hunton Andrews Kurth offers a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.

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