Legal Practice Assistant (Paralegal) – Class of 2026

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About Us

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP has forged a reputation as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Relying on innovation intellect teamwork and tenacity our lawyers deliver the highest quality advice and novel solutions to our clients legal issues. We are known for handling the most complex transactions litigation / controversy issues and regulatory matters as well as for the strong partnerships we build with clients and each other. Our attorneys who reflect a broad range of experiences and perspectives work together seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the worlds major financial centers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking Legal Practice Assistants (Paralegals) to join our Boston New York Palo Alto and Washington D.C. offices in June 2026. Legal Practice Assistants provide diversified administrative case / deal support within the Paralegal Services Department. This is the entry-level position within the department which involves direct contact with attorneys and other business services professionals. Please submit a cover letter and resume including your GPA and indicate your preferred office location when applying to this position.

• Assists with the preparation and court filing of pleadings and other court papers as needed.
• Assists with retrieval of rules regulations and company profiles as needed.
• Assists with document productions transactions and / or closings.
• Assists with preparation for interviews depositions hearings trials and / or client meetings.
• Performs non-legal research using various research tools including the Internet Westlaw LexisNexis PACER and other court-related websites for case law statutes articles books etc.
• Updates attorney and case / deal team binders.
• Organizes and manages electronic and paper files.
• Ensures that all files are maintained with department-approved protocols and case management systems.
• Maintains the integrity of client files.
• Performs quality control of documents.
• Assists paralegals and attorneys across practice areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience / Education

Culture & Life at Skadden

What makes Skadden special is our people and the culture community and spirit of collaboration we have created. We believe in teamwork and inspiring each other to be our best in an atmosphere that promotes professionalism and excellence in all that we do. We know that inclusion and drawing on the strength of a wide spectrum of talent only make us better and is vital to the firms success. Our goal is for everyone at the firm to enjoy a challenging career with opportunities for development and growth and to support the well-being of our attorneys and business services professionals.

Benefits

The overall well-being of our team is important to us. We offer generous benefits to help you achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

For further details please visit : starting base salary for this position is expected to be within the range listed under Salary Details. Actual salary will be determined based on skills experience (to the extent relevant) and other-job related factors consistent with applicable law. This position is eligible for overtime pay and may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Salary Details

$60000

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including but not limited to race color religion creed sex national origin ancestry age alienage or citizenship status marital or familial status domestic partnership status caregiver status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression change of sex or transgender status genetic information medical condition pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions sexual and reproductive health decisions disability any protected military or veteran status or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence sexual assault or offense or stalking.

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Key Skills

Administrative Law,Intellectual Property,Employment Law,Advocacy,Legal Research,Contract Law,Criminal Cases,Legal procedures,Law,Legal Operations,Private Practice,Civil Litigation,Federal Courts,Labor Law,Arbitration Law

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1