Details of the Organization

In more than 100 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com. (*Steptoe LLP, Steptoe International (UK) LLP, and affiliated entities.)

Details of the Job/Internship

Steptoe LLP is hiring an Assistant Paralegal to join their office in Chicago.

Role and Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities differ based on practice group assignments and may include:

• Litigation matters: creating indices, labels, and binders; assisting with deposition preparations, document productions, and organization of case documents; objective document coding; court filings, and trial work.
• Other matters: file review and organization; prepare and publish current items of interest to clients; preparation of client proposals.
• Work closely with assigned lawyers and paralegals on matter teams or with ad hoc projects.
• Gather and obtain records or other information from various sources including government agencies, libraries, legislative bodies, associations, and courts.
• Provide data entry support and maintenance on databases and spreadsheets.
• Coordinate and monitor tasks based on priorities, ensuring adherence to set timelines and deadlines.
• Provide overflow assistance to other project assistants and paralegals.
• Prepare and submit time entries daily, and other firm accounting documentation, as required, and per established Firm policy.
• Provide coverage when paralegals are unavailable.
• Participate in pro bono and client development projects.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Eligibility

• Four-year year college degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Attention to detail: avoid common and frequent mistakes; complete complex projects and tasks without error.
• Technical skills: proficiency in utilizing computer applications and platforms that enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Excellent work ethic: ensures that all work is completed on a timely basis, maintains attendance and punctuality at a high level, available for work outside of normal business hours as needed.
• Interpersonal skills: ability to interact professionally with partners and staff at all levels of the organization as well as clients.
• Professionalism: exercises skill, and sound judgment, and demonstrates competence in all aspects of the role including conduct, appearance, and demeanor.
• Impeccable communication and organizational skills: excellence in both written and oral communications whether in person, on the phone, or by email; able to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines; able to organize self and work environment for efficiency and ready access to critical information.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

United States

Address

Chicago, US

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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