What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-level Junior Paralegal position at Greenberg Traurig?
Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has an excellent full-time employment opportunity in our Miami General Counsel’s Office for an entry-level Junior Paralegal. This position is located in Downtown Miami and requires in-office and not remote work. We offer a beautiful work environment, competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package with many benefits starting on the first day of employment as well as paid parking in our building or paid monthly Metrorail or Express Bus pass.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Providing assistance to General Counsel attorneys and paralegals, primarily in the area of discovery.
Skills & Competencies:
- Must possess exceptional technology skills, including Microsoft Office, database and internet research skills, and provide excellent client service.
- Must have strong organization, administrative and communication skills.
- English proficiency is required (both written and verbal); Spanish proficiency is a plus.
- Must be a critical thinker, dependable, able to work at a fast pace, and a team player.
- Must be able to strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements.
- Full time position (40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm) with flexibility for overtime required.
Qualifications & Prior Experience
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Law firm experience is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required (Word and Outlook 2010; Windows 10 preferred). - Experience with Relativity software and electronic discovery is a plus.
Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.
Exemplifying our commitment to promoting inclusion and equity across our platform, the firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by The Diversity Lab, focuses on equal opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. The Mansfield requirements are anchored in the consideration of expanded talent pools considered for select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented through Mansfield Certification Plus Metrics. In 2023, GT achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment with the firm’s commitment to opportunities for advancement that are inclusive for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.
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