Trainee Paralegal

The Lima office is the largest, with more than 300 attorneys. Billable target for associates is 1,800 hours.

The role:

The Trainee Paralegal supports three attorneys in the Employment practice with case management, document preparation, filings and client communication. This is a busy caseload with real deadlines. Calendaring mistakes are not an option here. This is an in-person role at our Lima location.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Proofread and cite-check briefs before filing
• File documents with state and federal courts through e-filing and PACER
• Calendar court deadlines, hearings and statute of limitations dates in Clio
• Summarise depositions and medical records
• Record billable time daily

Minimum qualifications:

• 1+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm or legal department
• Experience with case management software such as Clio, PracticePanther or Filevine
• Strong Microsoft Word skills, including tables of authorities and tracked changes
• Clear, professional writing
• Discreet with privileged and confidential information
• Organised and able to manage deadlines across 40+ active files
• Able to work extra hours before trial or major filings

Pay: PEN 2,700 - PEN 3,400 per month

Compensation and benefits:

• Private health insurance
• Savings fund
• Gym membership
• Annual bonus
• Meal vouchers

This posting may close early if we receive enough applications.

Start: Immediately.

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