Pre-Law Fellow (Firmwide)

Steptoe • Washington, DC

309d • $60,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Steptoe LLP is seeking candidates to join its Pre-Law Fellows Program. The Pre-Law Fellow is a two-year position designed for recent college graduates who are considering and/or planning on attending law school. Fellows gain a well-rounded experience through assisting lawyers and others by performing tasks in support of specific matters and practice groups including substantive legal work as well as research, business development efforts, and support of the firm's business professional services. Responsibilities may include assisting with preparation of and filing of documents with courts and agencies, monitoring of matter developments and dockets, assisting with document collections and productions, maintaining matter files, and other similar activities. Pre-Law Fellows take part in enrichment programs designed to provide broad exposures to the legal practice as well as prepare them for the law school application process.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree required
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in utilizing computer applications and platforms
• Excellent work ethic
• Interpersonal skills to interact professionally with partners and staff
• Professionalism in conduct, appearance, and demeanor
• Impeccable communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Assisting with preparation of and filing of documents with courts and agencies
• Monitoring of matter developments and dockets
• Assisting with document collections and productions
• Maintaining matter files
• Creating indices, labels and binders for litigation matters
• Assisting with deposition preparations, document productions, and organization of case documents
• Objective document coding
• Court filings and trial work
• File review and organization
• Preparing and publishing current items of interest to clients
• Preparation of client proposals
• Working as a member of the firm's business development, legal recruiting, client value, and other departments
• Gathering and obtaining records or other information from various sources
• Providing data entry support and maintenance on databases and spreadsheets
• Coordinating and monitoring tasks based on priorities
• Providing overflow assistance to other project assistants and paralegals
• Preparing and submitting time entries on a daily basis

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Dependent care
• Health care flexible spending accounts
• 401K Plan
• Profit-Sharing
• Paid Time-Off
• Robust Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree