We're Seeking a Prelitigation Paralegal
May Jungᴸᴸᴾ is a Plaintiffs’ civil rights and personal injury law firm headquartered in Washington DC and with an office in Orange County Southern California. We are seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant. May Jungᴸᴸᴾ is a social justice firm dedicated to using the law to make positive changes in the lives of our clients. The firm’s primary practice areas will be in police misconduct/civil rights and personal injury/mass torts.
As trauma lawyers, we represent individuals who are seriously injured, understanding the impact on our client and their family. Our firm provides a team of lawyers who are dedicated to delivering high quality legal representation. We work to make the world a safer and more equitable place by fighting for our clients in the courtroom and through systematic policy changes. May Jung is thankful to be growing. We are looking to add a paralegal/legal assistant to our team. Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Job Description
The Prelitigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant performs several important duties in the pre-litigation process. The Paralegal/legal assistant will work closely with staff members, attorneys and clients. Must have excellent communication skills. Must organize, coordinate, and file necessary documents for the attorney to access. The Pre-litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant also acts as the liaison among all involved parties of a case, including witnesses, and clients. The pre-litigation paralegal/legal assistant are responsible for the upkeep of client files; they make new files for new clients and discard the files of those clients whose cases are closed.
- Certificate in paralegal studies preferred
- 3-4+ years of experience as a practicing paralegal
- Advanced knowledge of law and legal procedures
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Spanish speaking is a plus
Application: Please send a resume or other statement of qualifications to [email protected]
May Jung is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals with a solid commitment and record to social justice to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote
Salary: Depending upon experience – competitive
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
- Bonus pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Microsoft Office (Preferred)