Department | Paralegal & Project Assistant |
Sidley is seeking Project Assistants to join our Boston office. Project Assistant is an entry-level position that supports Attorneys and Paralegals in certain practice groups and involves significant contact with Attorneys, Paralegals, members of the Paralegal Department and other professional staff. It provides an opportunity for individuals interested in law school to experience working in a law firm.
Responsibilities consist of a variety of billable and non-billable tasks, including but not limited to organizing electronic and paper files, performing non-legal research using a variety of research tools, maintaining the integrity of client files and data and assisting Attorneys and Paralegals with practice-specific projects.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email staffrecruiting@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education Requirements:
Other Requirements - Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer