Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Job Description

Under the direction of the Information Governance Manager, the Paralegal/ Legal Assistant will be responsible for the review of the physical and electronic documents related to outgoing matters transfers according to established guidelines and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform substantive reviews of physical and electronic documents for outgoing file transfers according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Proactively maintain an overview of workload; anticipate next steps and implement follow-up procedures to ensure each task is appropriately tracked and carried through to completion.
• Escalate issues involving the content of client files to Professional Standards Coordinate with and take direction from the Information Governance team regarding assignments, deadlines, and prioritization of work.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the position, consistent with the Firm’s attendance expectations.

TRAVEL

• This position may require inter-office travel.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and establish effective working relationships throughout operational groups.
• Excellent organizational skills for prioritizing workload and adjusting to shifting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail, exercise discretion, and maintain extreme focus.
• Good knowledge of standard business computing environment and basic office equipment, including familiarity with network file shares and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to quickly master new software.

SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED

• Knowledge of client file management in a law firm environment.
• Understanding of legal terminology and procedures pertinent to the area of assignment.
• Previous document review experience preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 4 years of equivalent work experience.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred