Paralegal I

Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients’ needs take us. As one of the world’s leading law firms, we seek dynamic individuals who share our commitment to service, innovation, and professional growth.

We have an opening for a Paralegal I.

The Paralegal I supports the management of cases and/or projects, and coordinates the related workflow.

In this capacity, the Paralegal I will:

• Perform work in an efficient and cost-effective manner so as to permit the Firm to reasonably collect fees for such work;
• Meet expectations of billable hours target of 1,400 (unless otherwise specified);
• Assist with closings by preparing and finalizing transactional and legal documents;
• Assist with creating closing binders, update closing checklist, and track status updates;
• Organize, review, and maintain documents and files related to real estate transactions;
• Assist with ordering and reviewing lien searches and corporate organizational documents;
• Prepare and inventory signature pages from various parties;
• Partner and coordinate with internal resources and third-party vendor services as needed;
• Coordinate with other areas/departments of the Firm where overlap exists to develop efficient procedures/communications to streamline processes and satisfy various department needs;
• Work overtime as required; travel as required; and
• Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Proficiencies:

• Fundamental proficiency in MS Outlook and web-based conference call/web-sharing applications;
• Fundamental proficiency in MS Word and document editing/comparison applications;
• Fundamental proficiency in MS Excel and spreadsheet/database applications;
• Fundamental proficiency in MS PowerPoint and presentation applications;
• Fundamental proficiency in online research and internet resources;
• Fundamental knowledge of Firm and Real Estate practice-area-specific procedures and terminology (preferred);
• Fundamental knowledge of timekeeping and expense reporting applications (preferred); and
• Fundamental knowledge of legal billing processes (preferred).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred); and
• At least 1 year or relevant experience (preferred).

Employees will be provided with an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, in addition to a generous total compensation package with the opportunity to earn bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability.

The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $51,700 and a maximum of $64,400 annually. The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which include the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health and Well-Being Events)
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation and Commuter Benefits
• International Travel Insurance
• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• And More!

The Firm has a range of diversity initiatives including our Paul Hastings Affinity Networks (PHANs), Women’s Initiative, and PH Balanced. These initiatives provide a firmwide forum to share experiences, as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm more inclusive. Learn more about our Global Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness Initiatives here.

Paul Hastings LLP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.