Company:
PCAOB
Washington, Maryland
Position:
Paralegal
· Organizes large document productions and maintains documents through use of litigation support and document storage software, and manual storage systems;
· Searches litigation support systems for and retrieves and organizes documents in preparation for testimony and hearings;
· Digests testimony, and performs factual research in support of the attorneys’ and accountants’ preparation for the taking of testimony and/or disciplinary hearings;
· Researches and retrieves SEC filings and other public documents relating to audits of public companies;
· Verifies and checks legal and factual record citations and quotations in legal briefs and inter-departmental documents;
· Assists in preparing pleadings, accounting board demands, memoranda, briefs, correspondence and other litigation materials as necessary;
· Maintains high standards of confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents; and
· Ensures high level of accuracy in all details.
Requirements:
· Bachelor's degree required;
· Paralegal certificate and/or 1 to 2 years equivalent legal experience required;
· Strong technical skills with working knowledge of litigation support and document storage software programs;
· Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and Outlook applications;
· Excellent written and oral communication skills;
· Solid organization, time management, and prioritization skills;
· Ability to meet deadlines and make effective decisions;
· Self-starter with demonstrated ability to multi-task, juggle priorities, work effectively under pressure, work in a collaborative fashion and be flexible;
· Working knowledge of legal terminology; and
· Availability for occasional overtime and minimal travel.
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