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Professional staff make up approximately 40% of our employee population. We value and depend upon the contributions made by our professional staff and are always on the lookout to add more talented professionals to our team. Whether your career interests are centered in litigation support, market analysis, or investigative services, opportunities for career evolution at KTMC are abundant. We offer an autonomous environment, which allows our professionals to make a real impact. Every day at KTMC comes with an opportunity to further develop skillsets.

P A R A L E G A L S

At Kessler Topaz, our paralegals operate in a fast-paced and challenging environment. The attorneys rely upon the paralegals as an integral part of the team. Their knowledge of the rules, along with their organizational and cite-checking abilities are highly valued.

Radnor, Pennsylvania
Junior Paralegal
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Radnor, Pennsylvania
Junior Paralegal
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Job Description

Job Summary:

Jr. Paralegal works with a busy group of Attorneys and Paralegals. This role is an opportunity for entry level paralegals to be trained by skilled paralegals in complex litigation.

Responsibilities/Training Areas:

  • Interface with attorneys, legal assistants and other counsel.
  • Perform investigative Internet research
  • Assist in the preparation and filing of documents including, but not limited to, court pleadings and legal correspondence
  • Assist with trial preparation, as necessary
  • Draft legal documents and correspondence, and review and check all documents for accuracy and compliance with court rules
  • Conduct Bluebooking, heavy editing and proof-reading of documents
  • Provides administrative support including typing correspondence, maintaining attorney schedules, and maintaining legal databases. Organizes and maintains legal files and document review projects
  • Complete discreet research assignments using LEXIS and/or Westlaw

Qualifications

​Education Requirements: (experience will be considered in lieu of education)

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Paralegal Certificate or Certified through NALA or NFPA

Job Specifications:

  • Attention to detail, a great attitude, and a hard work ethic are a must
  • Must be a self-starter
  • Excellent writing and communication skills required
  • Ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
  • Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
  • Must be detail-oriented
  • Must be available for overtime
  • Knowledge of court rules and deadlines a plus but not required
  • Ability to work in a professional manner under pressure, and handle difficult situations with a consistently calm, positive demeanor
  • Proficiency in or advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Must be able to handle confidential and highly sensitive matters in a consistently discreet and professional manner
  • Candidate must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines. Experience with legal database software like PACER, the Federal Court filing system, LEXIS and/or Westlaw a plus
  • Exceptional organizational skills, highly motivated and able to multi task
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Relativity and Document Review a plus
  • Trial prep experience/exposure a plus.

Working Conditions /Physical & Mental demands:

  • Office setting / desk job
  • Telephone and computer work

Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Pennsylvania (PA), New Jersey (NJ), or Delaware (DE). Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Kessler, Topaz, Meltzer & Check is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact the HR Department.

San Francisco, California
Legal Administrator - San Francisco Office
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San Francisco, California
Legal Administrator - San Francisco Office
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Job Description

Job Summary:

Complex litigation firm with offices in San Francisco, CA and Philadelphia, PA seeks a Legal Administrator for its San Francisco office. The Legal Administrator will support a minimum of three attorneys. This role supports case teams made up of attorneys and paralegals.

Responsibilities:

  • Word processing, formatting and organizing documents created during the course of complex litigation.
  • Assist in the preparation of filing legal documents including, but not limited to, court pleadings and briefs, legal correspondence and attorney memos.
  • Interface with attorneys, paralegals and opposing counsel.
  • Review and check all correspondence for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Handle heavy editing and proof-reading.
  • Organize investigative materials, discovery materials, hearing preparation materials, and correspondence and case files;
  • Organize subscription updates for legal reference guides and maintain legal library.
  • Assist larger litigation teams with any and all administrative and word processing tasks.
  • Schedule/coordinate necessary resources such as conference rooms, office services and other departments for depositions and meetings
  • Manage and maintain attorney calendars; schedule attorney meetings, ensure dates and times are accurately entered onto attorneys’ calendars.
  • Manage and maintain department calendar, tracking department PTO and other important events
  • Create, update, and distribute weekly Contract and Staff Attorney Case List, track contract and staff attorney hours, assist partners in assigning contract and staff attorneys to cases, gather contract attorney feedback for partners/HR
  • Track monthly expenses for attorney and maintain attorney receipts for accounting
  • Keep track of Attorney CLEs and court registrations and renewals
  • Create Power Point presentations for court hearings and Excel spreadsheets for internal use
  • Coordinate and schedule attorney travel with the travel department
  •  Entering/keeping track of case time in carpe diem; proactively reaching out during time gaps
  • Maintain a master chart of administrative support structure
  • Liaise with Pennsylvania IT department re network issues, phones, and system updates.
  • Oversee all office needs, including but not limited to supply procurement, interfacing with supply vendors, and building management, processing mail, etc.
  • Organize department’s/ office’s social functions.

Qualifications

Job Specifications:

  • Minimum of 1-3 years of administrative experience; experience in an administrative role in a legal environment strongly preferred, but not required.
  • Advanced knowledge of word processing, document formatting and information management, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Docusign and Adobe Acrobat.  Prior experience with Lexis and Westlaw a plus, but not required.
  • Attention to detail regarding letters, court filings and legal documents is a must.
  • Must be a motivated self-starter with a great attitude and hard work ethic.
  • Ability to proof read and perform editing (e.g., punctuation, grammar, spelling) of briefs, memos and correspondence
  • Ability to prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
  • Knowledge of federal court rules and deadlines a plus but not required
  • Must have excellent communication skills for interaction with attorneys and staff.
  • Ability to work in a professional manner under pressure, and handle difficult situations with a consistently calm, positive demeanor.
  • Must be able to deal with confidential and highly sensitive matters in a consistently discreet and professional manner.
  • Desire to learn and innovate better ways to support the legal team.

Working Conditions /Physical & Mental demands:

  • Office setting / desk job
  • Telephone and computer work

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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