Entry level paralegal Jobs in Alexandria, VA

Location : Washington, DC

Schedule : 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 30 PM

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Position Type : Full-Time / Regular

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Paralegals to support the International Trade practice, working under the   supervision of assigned attorneys and Practice Management.

The Paralegal roles will reside in the Washington, DC office with hybrid work capabilities and are assigned to work primarily on specific cases / transactions, provide general assistance to a project team of attorneys, and / or to support attorneys whose practice involves specific areas of law.   Paralegals may also monitor legal developments and compliance procedures in their area of expertise.   In addition, Paralegals may be asked to provide general supervision of Project Assistants and other clerical staff.   Paralegals are expected to perform all responsibilities with a commitment to providing superior service to the firm’s clients, attorneys, advisors and staff, while maintaining an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement.

We request that Paralegals can commit to working at the firm for a minimum of 2 years. Strong preference for candidates with Spanish language skills.

Key responsibilities of this position include :

• Conduct statutory, regulatory, or factual research with respect to client matters.   Such research might include investigation of federal or state laws and regulations, relevant markets, corporate participants and industry standards and practices.
• Participate in due diligence, privilege and other reviews of client records and files.
• Assist with organization of client materials and attorney work product, including use of databases, imaging systems and other computer-based technology.
• Maintain pleadings files and other case or project records; circulate materials to project team, as needed.   Maintain chronological records of project activity.
• Arrange filings, mailings and service list deliveries with appropriate courts, government agencies and other parties.
• Under the supervision of an attorney, draft, edit, cite-check, conform and otherwise assist in the preparation of legal documents.
• Prepare binders of completed transactions.
• Obtain services from outside contractors, including court reporters, research services, exhibit preparation services, filing services and printers. Process billing and disbursement paperwork in connection with those services.
• Act as liaison for the project team with support departments and other offices of the firm, anticipating and assuming responsibility for special staffing needs, such as clerical assistance, with flexibility for OT required.
• Travel, as required by the Practice and / or client.
• As requested by Practice Management, and assigned attorneys, coordinate work of other paralegals and / or project assistants or clerical team members.

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The anticipated base salary for this position in Washington, DC is $60,000.   The actual salary offered will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, years of relevant experience, certifications or other professional licenses held, job-related knowledge and skills, business needs, and the location from which the work will be performed.   Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package, which may also include a full range of health and other insurance benefits, financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility), a discretionary bonus, and various paid time off benefits.   Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here .

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