Litigation Paralegal - Legal Assistant

Litigation Paralegal Legal Assistant Downtown Washington, D.C. On-site positionWould you like to work as a paralegal or legal assistant at a boutique law firm in downtown Washington, D.C. and assist with high-profile personal injury cases all over the country? Are you seeking meaningful work that impacts real people? Do you enjoy working in a group where everyone pitches in to accomplish what must be done? Then youd fit right in. The ideal applicant is mature, has experience working at a personal injury law firm, and has a good sense of humor. The firm is located at 1920 L St., N.W., Washington, DC (Metro accessible) and the office attire is casual. The compensation package consists of competitive base pay commensurate with experience ($65,000.00 - $80,000.00), a bonus structure, 17 days of PTO, 10 office holidays, group health insurance plan, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Prior legal experience is required, and the applicant should expect to become increasingly familiar with the subject matter and become increasingly independent. The ideal candidate welcomes increasing responsibility, enjoys novel work challenges, and would like to manage a fast-paced workflow. The work includes managing case files, communicating with clients, drafting correspondence and pleadings, and managing attorney calendars. You must have strong communication skills and be energetic, detail- oriented, and enjoy working with a team. The ideal candidate must be organized and efficient, be able to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks based on urgency and due dates, have excellent phone skills, be competent with email and Microsoft Office, and be able to follow directions from supervising attorneys. If you are looking to be part of a highly motivated team, are naturally ambitious, driven, and have a can-do attitude, we'd love to hear from you. A complete application includes : cover letter, resume, college transcript (unofficial is fine), and a writing sample. A college degree is required. Employment Type : Full Time Years Experience : 1 - 3 years Salary : $65,000 - $80,000 Annual Bonus / Commission : No