Entry-Level Paralegal

Job Description

Entry Level Paralegal – Philadelphia | Friedman Vartolo LLP

The Tone:
This is an early career position at Friedman Vartolo LLP, located in Philadelphia, PA. Friedman Vartolo LLP is a fast-growing, New York-based law firm with over 300 employees, specializing in real estate and default services across seven states. This role is crucial for maintaining the firm’s operational efficiency and supporting legal teams, directly contributing to the firm’s momentum. The individual in this position will ensure accurate document management, client communication, and adherence to legal deadlines, embodying the firm’s commitment to solving problems deeply.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Philadelphia, PA
• Pay: $18 hourly
• Mission: This person supports legal operations by drafting documents, maintaining files, and communicating with clients to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to legal processes.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Draft documents: Draft legal documents such as motions, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• File documents: Perform e-filing with various court systems and handle document recording tasks.
• Manage files: Maintain client and case files, as well as organize and archive documents for ongoing and completed litigations.
• Communicate clients: Correspond with and provide updates to clients as needed.
• Support attorneys: Organize and maintain group calendars, ensure adherence to legal deadlines, and prepare reports for attorney(s).

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree required. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: No specific years of prior experience are required, as the firm is comfortable training intelligent individuals.
• Skills: Superior organizational skills, strong research and writing skills, detail-oriented, ability to work independently, deadline-driven, capable of managing a heavy workload, confident and comfortable communicating on the phone, works well under pressure, and possesses excellent time management skills.
• Bonus: Internship experience is a significant advantage.