Entry Level Paralegal Boston, MA

JOB TITLE: Entry Level Paralegal

Reports to:Department Assigning Partner and Director of Human Resources
Status: Non-Exempt, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Benefits:In accordance with the Prince Lobel Employee Handbook

Summary Job Description:
Performs all functions related to the case management support of the various departments and their clients. Maintains contact with attorneys, staff and clients and observes confidentiality of client and firm matters. Assists attorneys in all phases of a case.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Review document productions for relevance and substance.
•Prepare deposition exhibits and create deposition abstracts.
•Manage documents on Summation and other necessary software.
•Research factual topics related to cases.
•Meet, assist, and correspond with clients.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
•College degree

•Attention to detail
•Strong research and writing abilities
•Ability to use Summation or similar discovery software
•Ability to use Microsoft Office and/or learn new computer programs.
•A professional attitude and approach to people are essential.
•Possess the ability to concentrate and be flexible with diverse tasks in a consistent and orderly manner in a fast-paced environment.
•Work occasionally requires irregular hours and/or more than 40 hours per week to perform essential duties of the position.
•Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion.
•Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
EMPLOYMENT WITH PRINCE LOBEL TYE LLP:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and do not represent that all such duties will be performed by all individuals who hold the job. The list of duties is not exhaustive in that incumbents may be assigned other duties in addition to those shown. All employees of the firm are expected to:
•Promote positive work habits, including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
•Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties who do business with the firm.
•Comply with safe work practices, including the use of safe work procedures, maintenance of a safe working area, and the use of safety equipment.
•Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to clients.
•Understand and appropriately apply the firm's practices and procedures.

SCOPE OF JOB DESCRIPTION AND MODIFICATIONS:
This job description does not limit the tasks that an employee may reasonably be requested to perform. Substantive changes to this job description may be necessary to meet the changing business needs of the firm. Any substantive revisions to this job description require the approval of the Department Chair and Office Administrator. Not with standing this Position Description, all Prince Lobel employees are at-will employees - each may resign at any time and for any reason, and the firm is free to terminate the employee at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.