Baker & McKenzie - Tampa, FL
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - Tampa, FL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Employment & Compensation Junior Paralegal / Project Assistant will support the Director of Legal Services and Associate Director, Legal Services in executing client billable paralegal and project assistant assignments from the Employment & Compensation (E&C) practice. This role involves providing administrative support and assisting with the delivery of projects to various Baker McKenzie offices globally.
Responsibilities
- Discharging client assignments as defined by the E&C partners and associates, focusing on employment-based immigration and global equity compensation filings.
- Assisting with editing and maintenance of billable and complimentary knowledge management tools published by the E&C group.
- Assisting with project management of large matters, such as multi-jurisdictional surveys.
- Conducting billable projects, working individually or with teams.
- Compiling data or other research for preparation of employment-based filings or other projects.
- Communicating with the instructing team, other internal Baker McKenzie teams, and relevant third parties throughout the duration of billable projects.
- Investigating, compiling, and digesting facts of the case.
- Drafting appropriate forms/filings regarding client matters.
- Ensuring compliance with Firm time recording requirements on projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Strong experience in US and/or Global Employment and Compensation field, with law firm experience preferred.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the Firm.
- Knowledge of relevant IT packages, such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, and extranet administration.
- Experience with document review platforms, such as Relativity, Ringtail, Clearwell, etc.
- Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing tasks and demands.
- Demonstrated high degree of responsibility and dedication.
- Ability to command the respect of colleagues.
Benefits
- Profit sharing
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Adoption assistance
- Work from home
- Vision insurance
- Referral program
