Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top three on The American Lawyer's prestigious A-List for eight consecutive years and #1 on Law.com's UK A-List twice in the past three years - rankings that honor the "best of the best" law firms.

The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C.

The firm has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.

Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.

Participates as a team member and assists attorneys, senior paralegals and litigation technology professionals in various litigation matters by playing a key role in the work required to support the firm's clients.  This hands-on position provides support to case teams in all aspects of litigation support, through trial and the appeal process.  Manages and utilizes automated litigation support tools.  Availability for overtime and flexibility for travel are required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinates and manages filing of administrative appeals and documentation.  Prepare and submit filings through CM/ECF, agency portals, and e-filing systems. 
2. Assist attorneys with all stages of healthcare reimbursement litigation and appeals, including compiling administrative records, drafting pleadings, and preparing filings for courts. 
3. Creates, implements and maintains organizational systems, including, but not limited to, document collection, review and tracking logs, and exhibit logs.
4. Assembles exhibits and appendices for court papers and hearings. Prepares for and attends hearings as necessary.
5. Creates, implements and maintains case file and workroom organizational systems.
6. Understands intermediate database concepts and terminology. Assists and coordinates automated litigation support projects through utilization of technology, including, but not limited to, database and docketing management software (web repository or in-house).
7. Analyzes and reviews various documents as required by lawyers. Prepares documents, such as statistical charts and graphs.
8. Performs due diligence searches, obtains docket sheets and other court papers utilizing electronic means such as PACER. Utilizes legal research software such as Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis for case retrieval and citation reference.
9. Communicates, corresponds and interacts with clients and outside entities, such as government agencies, consultants, corporations and other law firms to gather information or data.
10. Complies with department and firm administrative procedures and policies.
11. Assists with department projects as needed and performs other work-related duties as assigned by the Legal Services Manager.
12. Responsible for billing a minimum of 1600 hours of client-related projects and other credited work.
13. Some lifting of boxes up to 20 pounds.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES:

• Able to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm’s internal and personnel affairs and client information. Understands ethics of position including ethical rules in regards to confidentiality, billing, and client representation and advocacy.
• Able to interact effectively and professionally with clients and all levels of personnel, including attorneys, co-workers and administrators.
• Able to be a proactive, self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context.
• Able to own professional development by seeking out feedback and learning new skills.
• Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities; able to work under tight deadlines.
• Able to plan, organize and complete multiple related activities.
• Able to problem solve and work with minimal supervision.
• Able to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment for resolution.
• Must deliver high quality work product and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
• Must possess the ability to work independently, as well as on teams, in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to effectively work in a multi-office environment and a culturally and educationally diverse environment.
• Must take ownership of deliverables and be accountable.
• Able to travel nationally and internationally on short notice.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree, a minimum of one to two years solid experience and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the litigation process.  The position involves significant contact with lawyers, paralegals and other professionals and requires strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.  The entry-level paralegal must be a self-starter, highly organized and a team player.

Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

Washington, D.C.: $63,700 - $92,350 

This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.