Cohen Milstein

Consumer Protection Paralegal


PayCompetitive
LocationWashington/District Of Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 867775

      Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC is one of the country’s premier class action firms. With more than 100 attorneys and eight offices, we are involved in groundbreaking and high-stakes litigation concerning Antitrust, Civil Rights and Employment, Consumer Protection, Securities Fraud and Investor Protection, Employee Benefits, Qui Tam/False Claims Act, International Human Rights, and matters representing state attorneys general in civil law enforcement investigations and litigation.

      The Consumer Protection Group seeks an entry-level Paralegal to work in our Washington, D.C. office on a full-time basis. This position requires attention to detail, willingness to work overtime as needed, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, a commitment to teamwork, and the ability to work with minimal supervision to handle multiple priorities. Candidates should possess the following:

      • Exceptional organizational skills and strong writing skills
      • Must have excellent attention to detail
      • Proficient in Microsoft Office products
      • Experience with Microsoft office products, internet research, LEXIS/NEXIS and Westlaw

      Qualifications:

      • Bachelor’s degree; Paralegal certificate a plus
      • Strong academic credentials
      • Prior paralegal experiences preferred but not required

      Schedule:

      Full Time: 35 hour work week – Typically Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility for overtime as needed. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with up to three remote days per week.

      We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a great work environment. The expected hourly rate (excluding bonus) is $27.45 - $32.95. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors. Preference will be given to candidates available to start on or before June 1, 2022. Preference will also be given to candidates who will make a two-year minimum commitment to the position.

      To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume and transcript. Application materials should be submitted in the order outlined above, and as a single PDF document.

      Cohen Milstein is committed to recruiting, promoting, and retaining a diverse workplace within our firm. We view diversity as an inclusive concept that encompasses, without limitation, race, color, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, age, disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We believe that diversity enhances the quality of service we provide to clients and makes the Firm a more vibrant and fulfilling place to work, and we strongly encourage women, people of color, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

  • About the company

      For decades, Cohen Milstein has represented individuals, small businesses, institutional investors and employees in many of the major class action cases litigated in the US for violations of the antitrust, securities fraud, consumer protection, civil &...