Pre-Law Fellow (Firmwide)

• Substantive responsibilities may differ based on practice group assignments and may include:
  • Litigation matters: creating indices, labels and binders; assisting with deposition preparations, document productions, and organization of case documents; objective document coding; court filings, and trial work
  • Other matters: file review and organization; prepare and publish current items of interest to clients; preparation of client proposals
  • Business services: work as member of the firm's business development, legal recruiting, client value, and other departments
• Work closely with assigned lawyers and paralegals on matter teams or with ad hoc projects
• Gather and obtain records or other information from various sources including government agencies, libraries, legislative bodies, associations, and courts
• Provide data entry support and maintenance on databases and spreadsheets
• Coordinate and monitor tasks based on priorities, ensuring adherence to set timelines and deadlines.
• Provide overflow assistance to other project assistants and paralegals
• Prepare and submit time entries on a daily basis, and other firm accounting documentation, as required, and in accordance with established Firm policy.

• Provide coverage when paralegals are unavailable
• Handle special pro bono and client development projects
• Complete other duties as assigned

• Attention to detail: avoid common and frequent mistakes; complete complex projects and tasks without error
• Technical skills: proficiency in utilizing a computer applications and platforms that enhances efficiency and productivity.
• Excellent work ethic: ensures that all work is completed on a timely basis, maintains attendance and punctuality at a high level, available for work outside of normal business hours as needed
• Interpersonal skills: ability to interact professionally with partners and staff at all levels of the organization as well as clients.
• Professionalism: exercises skill, sound judgment, and demonstrates competence in all aspects of the role including conduct, appearance, and demeanor.
• Impeccable communication and organizational skills: excellence in both written and oral communications whether in person, on the phone, or email; able to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines; able to organize self and work environment for efficiency and ready access to critical information

• Non-Smoking environment
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule
• Available to work in the office 9:00 - 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.
• Extra weekday and weekend hours may be required for special programs or events
• Must be available to work beyond regular hours when necessary
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines and stressful situations
• Must be willing to travel as required, on short or extremely limited notice, to various firm offices, courthouses, or other locations in support of the firm's clients

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 in all U.S. Domestic offices.

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.