Entry level paralegal Jobs in Washington, DC

Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• BA/BS degree required
• Substantive knowledge of and familiarity with specific areas of law, as required.
• Spanish language skills preferred
• Strong research, analytical, and synthesis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Zoom for communication and collaboration.
• Adobe Acrobat (Professional) for document review and editing.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software and firm-specific applications quickly.
• Strong attention to detail in formatting, data management, and electronic filing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey detailed information and data.
• Aptitude and willingness to work with complex procedures.
• Demonstrated initiative and motivation, including willingness to ask for clarification or assistance to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to organize self and others.
• Ability to research, comprehend, and distill complex regulatory and corporate information with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner.
• Proactive task anticipation, with a focus on supporting attorney needs and resolving issues independently.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, taking responsibility for assigned projects, managing all details, and ensuring thorough and accurate execution.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Willingness to assume new tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong service orientation, and an ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with users, peers, office, and firm management, and outside business partners that further teamwork and client service objectives.
• Ability to work simultaneously on a multitude of projects and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to facilitate solutions and meet deadlines and milestones for projects assigned.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of client and office information and adhering to the Firm’s Core Values.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.

The anticipated base salary for this position in Washington, DC is $66,000. 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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