Litigation Paralegal-French, Spanish or Portuguese

Leading, global, law firm

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic background (minimum 3.3 GPA), high motivation, excellent attention to detail, ability to work independently and in a team, eagerness to learn, interested in the field of law and willingness to work overtime and for two years.  Foreign language proficiency is a must (office experience is a plus).

Job Description

Maintain case documents; assist attorneys with preparation of pleadings, filings and document productions; proof-read and cite check legal documents; prepare for and attend depositions, hearings and trials; perform LEXIS, Westlaw, internet and field research; translate foreign language documents; and interact with clients, local counsel and our Washington, D.C. and international offices.  Clients range from large international corporations to indigent pro bono individuals.