SYNOPSIS

Katz Banks Kumin LLP is looking to add experienced Paralegal/Intake Specialists to our team in our Washington DC offices. The paralegal/intake specialist role, working a hybrid schedule at our firm’s headquarters in Washington DC, is often the first point of contact for potential clients and will provide specialized support to the firm’s attorneys in their work. Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency is a priority.

ABOUT KATZ BANKS KUMIN LLP

Katz Banks Kumin LLP is a boutique civil rights employment, and whistleblower law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in San Francisco, CA, Philadelphia, PA, and New York, NY.

Our partners are nationally recognized leaders with not only a deep commitment to workplace and civil rights, but also a broad range of collective experience emphasizing creative yet practical problem-solving. We are always mindful of the unique needs of each individual client.

Our work is our passion, and we are honored to help ensure crucial rights to fairness, equality, and justice, and we embrace our role as trusted advisers while working towards resolution of sensitive matters on behalf of our clients.

KEY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct client-intake interviews to identify and elicit information to assess suitability of various matters
• Draft clear, concise summaries following intake interviews for partner review
• Document preparation and management
• Assist with case filings, exhibit production, case management and trial preparation
• Review and monitor client communication and case materials for litigation discovery

REQUIREMENTS

Required: A combination of relevant education, experience and training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills are required.

Preferred: This is an entry-level role that requires the ability to independently manage deadlines for multiple assignments in a fast-paced, detail-oriented office environment. An ideal candidate for this role will possess:

COMPENSATION AND TOTAL REWARDS

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), onsite, benefits-eligible position. We offer a generous total rewards package including:

HOW TO APPLY

To apply visit our career center at: Hiring Information - Katz Banks Kumin LLP.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates’ bilingual language skills will be assessed during the interview phase.

We are looking to fill this position quickly, so applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible. No phone calls, please.

Type: ☒Full time ☐Part time ☐ 1099/Temporary

FLSA: ☐Exempt ☒ Non-exempt/Overtime eligible

Work Location: ☐Remote ☐ Onsite ☒Hybrid

Travel Requirement: Occasional; Less than 10%

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Paralegal/Intake Specialist position is an at-will position, which means they may be terminated or may choose to terminate their employment for any reason, with or without cause or advance notice, except for reasons prohibited by law.

Katz Banks Kumin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.