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Paralegal Assistant at Perkins Coie

Paralegal Assistant

Perkins Coie · NY, US

2 weeks ago

Paralegal Assistant

Perkins Coie · NY, US

18 days ago
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About the Role

Under general supervision, support paralegals with document and information management, indexing, filing, and trial notebook preparation. Provide back-up support to the Managing Clerk for court filings, ensuring accuracy, organization, and timely execution.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive litigation support across discovery, document management, and trial preparation.
  • Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, evidence, and attorney/matter notebooks.
  • Summarize reports, articles, witness statements, and depositions with accuracy and clarity.
  • Gather factual information and documents from clients, third parties, and government agencies.
  • Draft, revise, format, and distribute legal documents and correspondence.
  • Efficiently manage electronic and hard-copy document searches, retrieval, scanning, and production.
  • Maintain databases, practice group forms, systems, and document resources.
  • Prepare and coordinate materials for internal and external distribution.
  • Track matter budgets and maintain Excel spreadsheets and accurate time records.
  • Provide dependable, responsive support while meeting Firm attendance expectations.

Requirements

  • Strong document and information management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Clear, confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across attorneys, paralegals, clients, and professional teams.
  • Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Familiarity with court dockets and litigation workflows.
  • Accurate typing speed of 50 WPM.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Requires high school diploma and a minimum of one year of related work experience, or equivalent.
  • Paralegal Assistant or legal support experience preferred.
  • AA or BA degree preferred.
  • Paralegal Certificate a plus.

Skills

  • Document management
  • Information management
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Relationship building
  • Organization
  • Adaptability
  • Priority management
  • Court dockets familiarity
  • Litigation workflows familiarity
  • Typing speed of 50 WPM
  • Microsoft Word proficiency
  • Microsoft Outlook proficiency
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

Location

  • New York

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Minimum of one year of related work experience

Education Level

  • High school diploma
  • AA degree preferred
  • BA degree preferred
  • Paralegal Certificate a plus

Salary/Compensations

  • $63,780 to $92,090 annually

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • 401(k) plan
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually
  • Personal medical leave
  • Parental leave
  • Up to 10 paid holidays
  • Family care benefits

About the Company

  • At Ashurst Perkins Coie, our people are our greatest asset.
  • Join a collaborative, high-performing Paralegal team where your expertise will help shape the employee experience across our global organization.
  • In this role, if you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and making a lasting impact, you will find meaningful opportunities to grow your career while helping create an outstanding experience for our people.