Employment Enterprise Inc. is supporting one of the primary utility organizations in the Washington, DC area that supports over a million customers. We are searching for a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Paralegal to support our client’s legal team. The ideal candidate will assist with legal research, document preparation, case management, and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the legal department. This position is hybrid in Washington, DC and is a market rate position - we are flexible on salary commensurate with experience.
Paralegal Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and organize legal documents including contracts, pleadings, discovery materials, and correspondence.
- Conduct legal and factual research using appropriate databases and resources.
- Assist attorneys in case preparation, including assembling exhibits, organizing files, and managing case calendars.
- File legal documents with courts and regulatory bodies, both electronically and physically.
- Manage and maintain document management systems and legal databases.
- Track and monitor deadlines, filing dates, and other key legal timelines.
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, counsel, and internal/external contacts as directed.
- Prepare summaries of depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
- Support in corporate governance tasks such as preparing board resolutions and maintaining corporate records (if applicable).
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Assist in due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, or litigation.
- Provide general administrative support including scheduling, billing, and file organization.
Paralegal Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree; Paralegal certification preferred.
- Previous experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Proficient in legal research tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal court filing procedures.
What we offer:
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical and dental benefits for qualifying professionals or Fixed Indemnity Health Benefits
- Flex spending account
- Credit Union Membership
- Pet Insurance
- Worker Advantage discount program membership
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
“Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.”
Employment Enterprises, Inc is the parent company of Temporary Solutions, Inc. Temporary Solutions is a workforce solutions company based out of 10550 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109. You can reach our recruiters about this job and more at 703-361-2220 or email recruiters@eeihr.com.
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