Entry-Level Paralegal; General

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Wiley, a leading Washington, DC law firm, is seeking entry-level paralegals to join the firm. The Paralegal works directly with attorneys and other professional staff to serve the needs of the firm’s clients and attorneys, including case management; use of legal software and database applications; research and analysis of both case law and factual data; and cite‑checking, pleadings/exhibit assembly and filing of legal documents with courts/agencies.

These skills are developed through training and experience under the supervision of attorneys, supervisors, and more experienced paralegals. Proficiency in research and cite‑checking confers a significant advantage on those headed to law school.

ANTICIPATED

START DATE:

March 2026

• Works with attorneys and/or Legal and Practice Support staff on client billable projects, including but not limited to organization, management, and review of case documents (both paper and electronic); maintaining case calendars; factual and legal research; assisting with preparation, cite‑checking, and filing of legal briefs and memoranda; preparation of exhibits, forms, and court applications
• Meets the firm’s minimum hours expectations of 1550 chargeable hours annually
• Assembles and finalizes documents to be filed (both in paper and electronically) with courts and agencies, including cite‑checking, generating tables of authorities/contents, preparing exhibits, filing, and service/courtesy copies
• Drafts basic legal documents (e.g., motions, proposed orders), pleadings shells, and analysis/summaries of case materials
• Prepares materials for depositions, hearing, and trials and coordinates logistics of same
• Supports discovery efforts by drafting discovery requests and responses; organizing, reviewing, coding, redacting, and otherwise preparing documents for production under the direction of supervising attorneys; assisting with drafting privilege logs; etc.
• Coordinates case/court deadline communication, update, and reporting with attorneys and Docketing Department
• Works with attorneys and Practice Support Management to plan and provide support for court and agency trials and hearings remotely, locally, and outside the Washington, DC area
• At attorney’s direction, communicates concisely and professionally (both orally and in writing) with co‑counsel, opposing counsel, clients, courts, and government agencies
• Upon request, assists with Legal Support program by:
  • Interviewing candidates for paralegal positions within the firm
  • Mentoring or supervising delegated tasks and helps train less experienced paralegals in procedures and practices to best support the practice group, including case management, cite‑checking, research, and trial support
  • Providing performance feedback for paralegals under his/her supervision, when appropriate
• Other duties may be assigned by attorneys, supervisors, or Practice Support Management
• Meets the department's expectations to retrieve, read and/or respond to firm and client‑related e‑mail messages during and outside of core business and scheduled work hours by connecting a personal mobile device (smartphone or tablet with a data plan) to the firm’s network

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• An on‑site presence is an essential function of this position. Remote work may be permitted in accordance with the firm’s flexible work policy and based on business needs
• Position operates in a professional office environment which is usually quiet to moderate
• Position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
• Position requires that the employee be able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced work environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position is primarily a sedentary position. However, some duties and responsibilities may require the employee to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, occasionally move about to access office equipment, file cabinets, etc.
• May require employee to carry or lift items weighing up to 30 pounds

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate professionally and…