What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal Clerk - International Trade & Investment position at Hogan Lovells?
The Paralegal Clerk is a valued member of the International Trade and Investment practice area and provides support to lawyers across a variety of cutting-edge international trade matters, including trade litigation, trade and investment policy research, international arbitration, trade controls disclosures, filings before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, and customs disclosures and analyses.
They are expected to take the initiative to innovate solutions to everyday challenges, demonstrate strong attention to detail, exercise sound judgment, possess excellent communication skills, and be collaborative and team-oriented. The Paralegal Clerk is adaptable in the office and at client sites, which may include international locations. As a vital member of the team, they may take on significant responsibility in coordinating processes for projects alongside attorneys and clients.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position's primary responsibilities will include :
- Manage large government filings, including redaction, editing of documents, management of data, and other case management responsibilities;
- Assist with document retrieval, review, organization, and receipt of materials received from co-counsel and client;
- Engage with clients regarding the preparation of filings to the U.S. Government, which may involve international travel;
- Assist attorneys with many aspects of their work to provide advice to client;
- Retrieve, organize, and index documents related to case files;
- Organize and prepare case and matter trackers;
- Coordinate work with outside document / litigation vendors, including adherence to strict deadlines;
- Maintain confidentiality of client information;
- Assist on pro bono matters;
- All members of the firm are encouraged to participate in our Responsible Business program;
- Meet the minimum requirement of 1,650 annual billable hours;
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED SKILLS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND / OR EXPERIENCE
HOURS
Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m., including one hour for lunch, with flexibility for overtime as needed.
The annualized salary range for this position is $50,000 to $54,000 depending on the candidate's overall experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. In addition, full time employees as well as some part time employees, will be eligible for the firm's fringe benefits as they currently exists.
This job description sets forth the responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.
Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
Hogan Lovells complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Benefits Department at LeaveofAbsence_US@hoganlovells.com.
Salary : $50,000 - $54,000
