Tycko & Zavareei LLP is Hiring a Litigation Legal Assistant (Washington, DC / Hybrid) Near Washington, DC
Tycko & Zavareei LLP is currently seeking LEGAL ASSISTANT candidates for an immediate opening in its Washington, D.C. office. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with preference given to those received before August 25, 2024. Our Firm: We are a nationally recognized public interest law firm, with offices in Washington, D.C. and California. We represent consumers fighting against corporate fraud, whistleblowers exposing corruption, and others who are seeking justice against powerful interests—in large, complex, and impactful cases all around the country. In addition to interesting and high-profile work, our firm strives for a friendly, pleasant, and respectful work environment where you can be yourself while doing challenging work. Our Legal Staff: Our litigation support team, comprised of legal assistants and paralegals, is an essential cog in the firm’s operational wheel. These legal staff work closely with our attorneys in all aspects of litigation, from early case development through final resolution, and provide simultaneous support to multiple case teams. They are highly efficient, profuse with details, and masters of juggling multitudinous tasks to get the job (many jobs) done. CURRENT OPENING Position: Legal Assistant Start Date: September (early/mid) Location: Washington, D.C. We offer a hybrid working arrangement; routine in-office work is required. Applicants must be able to reliably commute to our office (Metro-accessible) on average 2-3 days per week. Hours: Full-Time (40 hours/week); Non-Exempt Monday through Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm; occasional overtime Role Overview The Legal Assistant is a hybrid junior paralegal-legal secretary role providing enhanced administrative and clerical support to legal teams and internal departments, and fulfilling firmwide customer service needs. Legal Assistants play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth daily operation of the firm’s litigation matters, by managing litigation administrative tasks and assisting case teams with basic legal functions. Responsibilities
Manage litigation administrative tasks.
Assist paralegals with basic legal functions.
Assist with ad hoc litigation tasks.
Assist other staff departments with administrative and clerical functions when necessary, including with basic legal tasks and document preparation.
Facilitate effective communication within legal teams and the firm as a whole.
Sample Day-to-Day
Assisting with case-opening procedures
Sending agreements and contracts for signature
Managing attorney calendars and scheduling appointments
Assisting with document organization and file management
Drafting correspondence
Assisting with basic document preparation and proofreading
Assisting with discovery productions and document review
Assisting with court filings and proceedings
Preparing time and expense reports
Coordinating and organizing meetings and conferences
Assisting with billing and invoicing tasks
Coordinating technology needs
Qualifications
Must-Haves:
Bachelor’s degree
Enthusiasm for public interest work
Extraordinary attention to detail
Excellent writing and proofreading skills
Experience conducting effective research using various research tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with Adobe
Aptitude for learning and working in different computer systems
Flexibility to work overtime on occasion
Unflappable professionalism
Must-Bes:
Team-minded
Hyper-organized and impeccable with deadlines
Able to prioritize and work at a fast pace on a high volume of tasks and projects—in other words, well-versed in multi-tasking effectively, working well under pressure, and independent decision-making
A proactive and effective communicator—comfortable frequently emailing and calling clients, court staff, and co-workers
Great-to-Haves:
Prior experience in an administrative or legal support role
Familiarity with Westlaw and PACER
Familiarity with state and federal court systems
Previous legal billing experience
Compensation
Base pay range: $25.00–$27.00/hour (commensurate with experience)
Opportunities for time-and-a-half overtime pay
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account plan
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter benefits
401(k) after 12 months
Fitness center
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining professional law firm experience to develop the skills required for a future paralegal role, and/or someone planning to apply to law school two or more years down the road and desiring exposure to an exciting legal environment. Our legal staff have gone on to attend some of the best law schools in the country, including Harvard, Columbia, NYU, University of Virginia, and Georgetown. TO APPLY Complete a brief questionnaire and upload the following materials:
Resume (required)
Undergraduate Transcript (required; unofficial is fine at the application stage)
Cover Letter (required)
OPTIONAL: Writing Sample; Professional References
Upload all materials in PDF format, without password-protection. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with preference given to those received before AUGUST 25, 2024. Interview rounds will be conducted virtually.