About this opportunity
Think Consulting lists this Paralegal opportunity in baltimore, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Think Consulting is actively seeking a Paralegal to join a leading federal agency in Washington D.C. In this role, you'll work closely with attorneys and law enforcement to prepare cases for litigation, manage discovery processes, and provide critical courtroom support.
Job Overview:
Perform intake and track hundreds to thousands of claims in any given matter.
Enters claims filing information into an Excel tracking system
Proofread settlement memos for content and details in formatting.
Responds to attorney requests for filing information and retrieval
Conducts simple to moderately complex database searches
Performs simple legal research
Assist attorneys in preparation for trials
Basic Qualifications:
Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. One (1) year of legal training or legal experience or at least two (2) years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.
Excellent proofreading skills.
Experience with primary litigation with a solid general litigation experience, including support preparing for trial.
Experience using Excel for creating tracking spreadsheets and developing processes for claims intake and review.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
Claims processing experience is a plus
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status
Who can apply
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