What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Paralegal position at jba?
A reputable Law Firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join its Salt Lake City office.
Position Requirements:
Candidates should have 2 to 5 years of relevant litigation experience, a paralegal certificate and/or a four-year undergraduate degree. The ability to work independently and in multiple teams in a fast-paced environment, often under time pressures, is essential. We are looking for candidates with strong organizational skills and a capacity for attention to detail. Familiarity with a document management database is essential; Relativity® preferred. Familiarity with Trial Director 360®, Microsoft Excel®, Lexis CaseMap®, and Lexis TimeMap® is a plus.
Application Process:
Please apply directly and submit a resume, cover letter and school transcript.
Compensation and Expectations:
Our Law Firms compensation is merit-based—you’ll be evaluated on your individual performance and achievements. Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits.
We expect associates to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), including at least 25 hours dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Contributions to the life of the firm is vital to the collective success of the firm, and we encourage our lawyers to engage in ways each person finds meaningful through various committees and firm activities.
Benefits Summary:
Our Firm promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.
Position Requirements:
Candidates should have 2 to 5 years of relevant litigation experience, a paralegal certificate and/or a four-year undergraduate degree. The ability to work independently and in multiple teams in a fast-paced environment, often under time pressures, is essential. We are looking for candidates with strong organizational skills and a capacity for attention to detail. Familiarity with a document management database is essential; Relativity® preferred. Familiarity with Trial Director 360®, Microsoft Excel®, Lexis CaseMap®, and Lexis TimeMap® is a plus.
Application Process:
Please apply directly and submit a resume, cover letter and school transcript.
Compensation and Expectations:
Our Law Firms compensation is merit-based—you’ll be evaluated on your individual performance and achievements. Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits.
We expect associates to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), including at least 25 hours dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Contributions to the life of the firm is vital to the collective success of the firm, and we encourage our lawyers to engage in ways each person finds meaningful through various committees and firm activities.
Benefits Summary:
Our Firm promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.