Job Title: Paralegal Assistant - Data Clerk
Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal Assistant - Data Clerk is responsible for providing support to attorneys and paralegals by managing data integrity and case organization. Key duties include:
- Managing, organizing, storing, and analyzing incoming data while upholding security standards.
- Reviewing data for inconsistencies or anomalies that could affect analytical results.
- Maintaining the database and ensuring data integrity.
- Communicating with team members about data changes and requirements.
- Downloading and saving documents into NetDocs.
- Assisting with other tasks as assigned.
- Meeting a billable requirement of 1000 hours.
Education and Experience Information:
The position requires the following qualifications:
- Experience in data input is mandatory.
- Preferably, candidates should have asbestos experience.
- 1-2 years of experience in litigation is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience with electronic court filings.
- Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize workflow and manage time effectively.
Position-Specific Requirements:
Candidates must be able to deliver superior service to internal and external customers and communicate effectively. They should interact professionally and courteously with clients and employees, maintaining a professional appearance at all times. The role requires excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing business demands. The ability to produce quality work efficiently and accurately, exercise good judgment, and maintain confidentiality is essential. Leadership and motivational skills are important, particularly when managing direct reports.
Salary Information:
Compensation for the Paralegal Assistant - Data Clerk position varies based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. Expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:
- State of California: $57,000 - $79,000
- State of Colorado: $49,000 - $68,000
- State of Illinois: $54,000 - $75,000
- Jersey City, NJ: $50,000 - $60,000
- State of Maryland: $47,000 - $59,000
- State of Massachusetts: $57,000 - $79,000
- State of Minnesota: $48,000 - $60,000
- State of New York: $55,000 - $66,000
- State of Washington: $51,000 - $62,000
- Washington, .: $59,000 - $71,400
Salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, which is non-guaranteed and dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees are entitled to benefits such as medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a pre-tax flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements.
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, disabled individuals, and veterans. Principal applicants only.
