Perkins Coie LLP
Tax Litigation Paralegal (Private Client Services)
Perkins Coie LLP, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Tax Litigation Paralegal (Private Client Services)
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience. Apply locations Seattle, WA Austin, TX time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R0005489 Job Description: Perkins Coie LLP is looking for a talented and dynamic individual to join our team as a Tax Litigation Paralegal with our Private Client Services practice group. The Paralegal will, under supervision, assist lawyers with document and information management, factual and legal analysis, discovery, and trial support. In addition, as a member of the Perkins Coie LLP business professional support team, this position is also responsible for promoting and maintaining the goodwill and reputation of the firm. In this capacity, the Tax Litigation Paralegal is expected to maintain the highest level of professional conduct and confidentiality. This position requires 2-4 days in the office. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist lawyers with all phases of case support including document/information management, factual and legal research and analysis, discovery, hearings, and trial support. Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, other documents, and notebooks. Review and synthesize historical case documents. Summarize articles, reports, witness statements, and depositions. Prepare material for in-house and outside distribution. Draft basic legal documents and correspondence. Keep track of case/matter deadlines and interface with attorneys regularly to ensure deadlines are being met. Maintain departmental form files and systems. Knowledge and use of e-discovery platforms such as Relativity and DISCO. Maintain timely and accurate time records. Maintain positive contact with clients, lawyers, and business professionals, and observe confidentiality of client matters. Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as required by the position, consistent with the firm’s attendance expectations. Working additional hours beyond the normal schedule may be required to meet firm and/or client demands. SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Demonstrated skills in document/information management. Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with firm lawyers, business professionals, client personnel, and other professionals. Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to handle multiple tasks and multiple concurrent deadlines. Ability to work well under pressure and independently. SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED Knowledge of various phases of litigation, discovery, tax disputes, probate and general trial procedures. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise discretion and independent judgment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Requires a 4-year degree and 2 years of paralegal experience. Paralegal certificate preferred. Experience with litigation court procedures in the United States Tax Court and Texas state courts a plus. Experience with automated litigation support software required.
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Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience. Apply locations Seattle, WA Austin, TX time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R0005489 Job Description: Perkins Coie LLP is looking for a talented and dynamic individual to join our team as a Tax Litigation Paralegal with our Private Client Services practice group. The Paralegal will, under supervision, assist lawyers with document and information management, factual and legal analysis, discovery, and trial support. In addition, as a member of the Perkins Coie LLP business professional support team, this position is also responsible for promoting and maintaining the goodwill and reputation of the firm. In this capacity, the Tax Litigation Paralegal is expected to maintain the highest level of professional conduct and confidentiality. This position requires 2-4 days in the office. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist lawyers with all phases of case support including document/information management, factual and legal research and analysis, discovery, hearings, and trial support. Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, other documents, and notebooks. Review and synthesize historical case documents. Summarize articles, reports, witness statements, and depositions. Prepare material for in-house and outside distribution. Draft basic legal documents and correspondence. Keep track of case/matter deadlines and interface with attorneys regularly to ensure deadlines are being met. Maintain departmental form files and systems. Knowledge and use of e-discovery platforms such as Relativity and DISCO. Maintain timely and accurate time records. Maintain positive contact with clients, lawyers, and business professionals, and observe confidentiality of client matters. Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as required by the position, consistent with the firm’s attendance expectations. Working additional hours beyond the normal schedule may be required to meet firm and/or client demands. SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Demonstrated skills in document/information management. Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with firm lawyers, business professionals, client personnel, and other professionals. Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to handle multiple tasks and multiple concurrent deadlines. Ability to work well under pressure and independently. SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED Knowledge of various phases of litigation, discovery, tax disputes, probate and general trial procedures. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise discretion and independent judgment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Requires a 4-year degree and 2 years of paralegal experience. Paralegal certificate preferred. Experience with litigation court procedures in the United States Tax Court and Texas state courts a plus. Experience with automated litigation support software required.
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