Paralegal

MELEHY AND ASSOCIATES LLC • Silver Spring , MD

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Well-established plaintiffs’ side employment law firm in Silver Spring is seeking a college graduate for our paralegal position. Our firm litigates wage and hour and employment discrimination claims. Paralegals play a major role in factual investigation and discovery for our cases. Successful candidates must demonstrate effective communications skills, strong multi-tasking and organizational skills, excellent research and writing skills, and excellent academic credentials. Candidates should also be able to effectively use office technology to assess and solve problems as they arise. This position requires a significant amount of data management and analysis in connection with Electronically Stored Information. Proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, and Windows OS is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Diligent and proactive
• Excellent decision-making capabilities
• Detail oriented and meticulous
• Self- motivated and driven
• Patient and adaptable
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft and Word
• Proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, and Windows OS is required.
• College graduate

Responsibilities

• Monitor and Manage tasks in the case management system (Clio)
• Assist in client intake and consultations.
• Perform data extraction on smartphones, tablets, and personal computers.
• Review information and documents produced through discovery.
• Manage electronic data produced in discovery with various eDiscovery software.
• Analyze electronic data to provide insights and support factual investigation.
• Prepare damage calculation documentation and spreadsheets.
• Assist lawyers in preparing for hearings, mediations, and depositions.
• Prepare exhibits for depositions, trials, and administrative hearings.
• Review and analyze affidavits, deposition transcripts, and trial transcripts.
• Ensure that depositions, hearings or trails preparations commence on schedule.
• Handle calendar conflicts efficiently.
• Draft court filings and business correspondence.
• Maintain and organize case files
• Act as substitute telephone receptionist where required
• Assist in administrative tasks
• Assist in office security and suite management.

Benefits

• 7 paid holidays
• 401(k) when eligible
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for overtime if full-time
• Up to 2 weeks of paid time off for full-time employees
• Discretionary employer match for 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level