Entry-Level Paralegal (International Trade)

Wiley Rein LLP is a leading law firm in Washington, DC, seeking entry-level paralegals to join its International Trade Group. The role involves supporting attorneys with various tasks including preparation of legal filings, research, and document management to serve the needs of clients in the International Trade practice. Responsibilities Works with practice attorneys and/or Legal and Practice Support staff on client billable projects, including but not limited to organization, management, and review of case documents (both paper and electronic); factual and legal research; assisting with preparation, cite-checking, and filing of legal briefs and memoranda; preparation of exhibits, forms, and court applications Meets the firm’s minimum hours expectations of 1550 chargeable hours annually Assembles and finalizes documents to be filed (both in paper and electronically) with courts and agencies, including cite-checking (verification of quotations and general caselaw propositions, conforming to Bluebook or other jurisdiction-appropriate format, and ensuring formatting compliance with local rules), generating tables of authorities/contents, preparing exhibits, filing, and service/courtesy copies Develops and maintains current knowledge of cite-checking and filing requirements at Department of Commerce, International Trade Commission, Court of International Trade, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and other practice-relevant jurisdictions Diligently adheres to administrative protective order (APO) requirements and follows internal protocols for safe handling of documents Works effectively with a team of attorney and staff personnel to further client goals, including, where appropriate, coordinating efforts for large filings or hearing support Prepares materials for client meetings, witness preparation, hearings, conferences, and trials and coordinates logistics of same At attorneys’ direction, communicates concisely and professionally (both orally and in writing) co-counsel, opposing counsel, clients, and/or agency and court representatives Upon request, assists with Legal Support program by: Interviewing candidates for paralegal positions within the firm Mentoring or supervising delegated tasks and helps train less experienced paralegals in procedures and practices to best support the practice group, including case management, cite-checking, research, and trial support Providing performance feedback for paralegals under his/her supervision, when appropriate Other duties as may be assigned by attorneys, supervisors, or Practice Support Management Meet the department's expectations to retrieve, read and/or respond to firm and client-related e-mail messages during and outside of core business and scheduled work hours by connecting a personal mobile device (smartphone or tablet with a data plan) to the firm's network Skills Bachelor's degree required with minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants with relevant and related work experience but who do not satisfy the minimum GPA requirement may be considered Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written form Ability to multi-task, prioritize/coordinate deadlines, and track progress of tasks Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials, particularly provisions related to Administrative/Judicial Protective Orders (APO/JPO) Must establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environment Proficiency with office productivity applications (e.g., bolthires Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat); aptitude for learning new software strongly preferred Ability to develop proficiency in cite-checking (including conforming citations to format required by jurisdiction), proofreading, formatting, and performing electronic filings (ECF) Knowledge of how to investigate, research, and analyze data under the supervision of attorneys (e.g., LEXIS/Westlaw, Internet, factual research at government agencies and courts, investigative fact-gathering, document review) Ability to locate, interpret, and apply court, agency, and/or judge's rules Consistently demonstrate of growth in substantive skills and knowledge of practice area Able to digest, analyze, and prepare written summaries of materials Flexibility and willingness to work overtime on an as needed basis Must be able to travel locally Flexibility and willingness to respond to issues during and outside of core business hours Paralegal certificate and/or fluency in a language other than English a plus but not required Major and/or advanced studies in International Relations, International Studies, Economics, or Business preferred Benefits Medical and prescription drug plan coverage Dental Vision Flexible spending and health savings accounts Life insurance 401(k) retirement plan with firm discretionary contribution Generous paid time off (PTO) package plus ten firm paid holidays Access to state of the art on-site fitness facilities and locker rooms and wellness programming Paid parental leave Subsidized backup child/elder care And more. Company Overview Founded in 1983, Wiley is a dominant presence in the nation’s capital. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job

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