Job Title: Paralegal Assistant - Data Clerk
Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal Assistant - Data Clerk is responsible for providing attorneys and paralegals with assistance in managing data integrity and case organization. Key responsibilities include managing, organizing, storing, and analyzing all incoming data efficiently while adhering to agreed-upon security standards. The role involves reviewing data for inconsistencies or anomalies that could affect analytical results, maintaining databases, and communicating with team members regarding data changes and requirements. The Paralegal Assistant is also tasked with downloading and saving documents into NetDocs and assisting with other tasks as assigned. Additionally, there is a billable requirement of 1000 hours.
Education and Experience Information:
The position requires the ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and to communicate effectively. Candidates must interact professionally and courteously with clients and employees at all times, maintaining a professional appearance. Successful performance of position requirements demands excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills. The ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing business demands is essential. Candidates should be able to produce quality work efficiently and accurately, exercise good judgment, and make sound and practical decisions. A high level of professional integrity is required, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust. Leadership and motivation skills are important, especially when managing direct reports, if applicable.
Position-Specific Requirements:
Preferred qualifications include asbestos experience. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills and strong oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, is necessary, along with experience in electronic court filings. The ability to prioritize workflow and manage time effectively is crucial.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation for this position is commensurate with skill and experience, varying based on location and other legal factors. Expected compensation ranges 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 on individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits such as medical and dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses, an employee assistance program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements, and more.
This job description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The law firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of the position. Please reach out to the HR team to request an accommodation.
EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.
