Paralegal assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Being a Paralegal drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Additionally, Paralegal assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. The Paralegal work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Paralegal typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
At Matchcruit, our goal is to recruit, develop, and promote top legal talent. We are seeking active paralegals for our clients in the Washington, DC and New York, NY areas.
Salary: Compensation packages vary between clients and are highly competitive. Salary is commensurate with experience, but currently we are expecting a minimum of $70,000 for our paralegals.
The Need:
Excellent written and oral skills
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or a paralegal certificate
A team-player that works effectively in collaboration with their coworkers
Relevant experience in the legal field
Adept to a fast-paced and changing work environment
Familiarity with legal research systems, such as LexisNexis and Westlaw
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills