Paralegal/Intake Coordinator

SYNOPSIS

Katz Banks Kumin LLP is currently seeking a Paralegal/Intake Coordinator to support our work across the country. The paralegal/intake coordinator, 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 for hiring.

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

• 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
• 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
• Provide administrative support as needed to the New York office, including mail/deliveries, filing, and document support.

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:

• Cultural competence interacting with prospective clients and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Prior paralegal litigation experience, especially with wage-and-hour or other class action matters.
• Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Strong writing and data analysis skills
• Bilingual skills (fluent English/Spanish)

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:

• A competitive salary, starting at $27.25 per hour, commensurate with experience, annualizing to $56,680.00 per year.
• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
• 401K and Safe Harbor retirement savings accounts.

We are a passionate and fun group of employees who are committed to helping people who have identified wrongdoing or been wronged themselves achieve a fair outcome.  We are looking to hire someone with these same values. 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply e-mail your resume and cover letter to: hiring@katzbanks.com. 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.