What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at The Graves Firm?
We are searching for a Paralegal to join our small team of exceptional professionals. This position is responsible for supporting two to three attorneys in a small-firm environment. The successful candidate will excel at both traditional legal support work and some office management type of tasks in a small-firm environment.
Dedicated exclusively to employment law, The Graves Firm focuses on class action litigation in wage and hour matters and the representation of individual executives in negotiation of severance and employment agreements. We focus on a small number of high-value matters and pride ourselves on delivering the highest level of service in the most difficult of cases.
Duties:
- Proofread documents to ensure accuracy, consistent formatting, grammar, and punctuation
- Prepare TOCs, TOAs and Proofs of Service
- Prepare court filings
- Meticulously organize and manage case files including creating and updating files on a daily basis
- Manage calendaring system and provide timely reminders for all due dates and appointments
- Prepare correspondence
- Communicate with clients and class members regarding status of pending matters and direct to counsel as appropriate
- Coordinate conferences, meetings, appointments, and preparation of materials
- Complete data analysis projects
- Answer incoming phone calls and route appropriately
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers
- Coordinate travel arrangements by securing air, hotel, and car reservations
- Occasional errands, service, filing, courier jobs, etc. (must have car and driver’s license)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional written, verbal communication and proofreading skills
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as Adobe Acrobat
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
- Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and remain calm while dealing with dynamic situations
- Ability to multitask and set own priorities to meet deadlines
- Articulate and resourceful
- Ability to work occasional overtime hours as requested
- Associate, Bachelor degree and/or Paralegal Certification preferred
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds
- Visual acuity sufficient to permit performance of job functions enumerated above
Compensation:
- Hourly rate to be discussed
- 40 hours per week (plus occasional overtime)
- Health and dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation pay
- Parking
If you are ready to join a small team of smart, creative, professionals at the leading edge of employment law, we encourage you to apply. Please send your résumé to jenny@gravesfirm.com. We also value non-generic, well-written cover letters. Thank you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $45