Temp to perm Litigation Paralegal

Are you a paralegal tired of working in a large law firm? Would you like better work/life balance? Would you like to work with a highly regarded mid-sized law firm in DC? If so, R & W Group has a great new temp to perm opportunity with one of our favorite clients! Our client is looking for a temp to perm Legal Assistant to work in their DC office. In this role you would answer, screen and place telephone calls; make travel arrangements; maintain records; prepare attorney expense reports; maintain attorney calendars; complete special projects; and assist attorneys in performing a variety of functions to support attorneys in representing their clients fairly and efficiently. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of professional legal work experience College degree or paralegal certificate required Proficient with MS Office Suite Type a minimum of 75 WPM Excellent communication skills Familiarity with pleadings and discovery documents Familiarity with e-filing requirements for all state and federal cases Basic familiarity with litigation and discovery documents – personal injury case experience a plus ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Answer, screen, and direct telephone calls appropriately Basic familiarity with litigation and discovery documents – personal injury case experience a plus Assist attorney in responding to written discovery and summarizing key depositions and key documents Set up conference calls, zoom calls, schedule appointments, and maintain attorney/team calendars Receives and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail, shipments, facsimiles, etc. Perform transcription of legal documents, correspondence, memos, notes, contracts and briefs Review and edit prepared documents for accuracy Type memos, briefs and notes and send out necessary documents and emails Revise and edit Powerpoint presentations Deposition assistance and follow-up with court reporters to obtain and file transcripts and videos Organize and maintain copies, electronic files and records. Keep track of all attorney bar admissions, pro hac vice admissions, bar dues etc. Record time entry and billing when needed. Compile legal documents and briefs; proficiency in Blue Book citation is necessary in some cases Make all travel arrangements, coordinate with other traveling attorneys/staff; prepare expense reports for the attorney and ensure expense reports are filed in a timely manner Pay expert witnesses and vendors as requested by attorneys E-file pleadings and other documents in state and federal courts – complex motions practice experience is necessary May assist other paralegals in performing a variety of functions with regard to any or all of the following: the commencement of new cases; the discovery process; pretrial preparation; trial, post-trial and appellate work; settlement preparation; and general paralegal responsibilities Act as a liaison between assigned attorney(s) and co-counsel, opposing counsel, paralegal and other firm attorneys Assist with trial preparation, deposition arrangements to include video teleconferencing as necessary Solid compensation ($26 – 33/hour). Great team. This is an in-office position (Metro accessible). Apply online or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.