International Trade Paralegal
Company: Hire Counsel
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Our esteemed client is searching for an *International Trade
Paralegal in Washington, DC*. This position works under the direct
supervision of a lawyer and provides the lawyer substantive legal
services. A lawyer may delegate any task normally performed by a
lawyer to a Paralegal, except those tasks prohibited to a
non-lawyer by statute, court rule, administrative rule or
regulation, controlling authority, the applicable rule of
professional conduct of the jurisdiction in which the lawyer
practices, or the ABA Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegal
Services._*Salary: $80,000-100,000*_ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:International Trade-* _*Experience working on
International Trade Litigation Matters.*_* Assisted with electronic
filings for the USDOC, USITC, and USCIT.* Cite Checking and
Blue-booking.]General:* Drafts, analyzes, and prepares legal
documents for a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal[1].*
Coordinates legal projects and communicates legal information for a
supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal.* Prepare draft
communications for a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal.*
Collects, evaluates and summarizes relevant facts and legal
concepts for a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal.*
Attends client meetings, coordination meetings, and legal
proceedings with a supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal.*
Provides legal project management for a legal matter for a
supervising lawyer or supervising paralegal.* Supervises Project
Assistants on assigned tasks.* Maintains notary license in local
jurisdiction.* Follows all supervising lawyer or supervising
paralegal instructions.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Maintains
accurate and appropriate time records regarding hours spent working
for clients, working for the Firm, and working on administrative
tasks.* Meets all time entry and timesheet deadlines specified by
the Firm, the Paralegal Department, and the Accounting Department.*
Bills a minimum of 1,536 creditable hours each performance
evaluation year that begins April 1 and ends March 31 of which a
minimum of 1,416 of those hours are client billable hours.* Limits
approved pro bono hours and approved firm representation hours to a
maximum of 120 total hours during each performance evaluation
year.* Works a predictable schedule, and also provides flexibility
in daily schedule to meet Firms needs during periods of heavy
workload.* Timely notifies both supervising lawyers, supervising
paralegals, and the Paralegal Manager of any time out of the office
during normal work hours.* Reports the receipt of non-billable work
to the Paralegal Manager upon receipt.* Avoids overtime for
non-billable assignments.* Contacts supervising lawyers,
supervising paralegals and Paralegal Manager when available for new
assignments.* Accepts accountability and responsibility for all
work assignments.* Adheres to The National Federation of Paralegal
Associations, Inc.s Model Code of Ethics and Professional
Responsibility.* Attends relevant legal education to continuously
improve legal skillsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Bachelors Degree or
Paralegal Certification from ABA approved program required.*
Understanding of legal processes and practice-group specific
procedures.* Excellent interpersonal, team, and customer service
skills.Job Types: Full-time, TemporaryPay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00
per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life
insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour
shiftWork Location: In personby Jobble
Keywords: Hire Counsel, North Bethesda , International Trade Paralegal, Legal , Washington, Maryland
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