Paralegal

Our client, FINRA, is seeking aa Paralegal to join the Office of Hearing Officers team. The ideal candidate will have Litigation experience, a Paralegal Certificate (required) and a Bachelors Degree which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Paralegal
Location: Washington, DC. Onsite 5 days a week with travel for hearings.
Pay Range: $45-$53 per hour.
this is a long term contract to hire opportunity.
no c2c. must be GC holder or US citizen
Essential Job Functions:

• Manages docket of assigned cases, including maintenance of the official records of those proceedings and the Office of Hearing Officers electronic docket.
• Receives, compiles, and organizes information for the preparation of various documents, including orders and decisions.
• Monitors case deadlines and assists the Hearing Officers with effectively managing their case dockets, including monitoring their cases when they are out of the office and consulting with the Chief Hearing Officer and Deputy Chief Hearing Officer as necessary to determine if action must be taken.
• Acts as liaison between parties and Hearing Officers to facilitate resolution of pre-hearing motions and requests, serving as a knowledgeable resource for information regarding the Office of Hearing Officers policies, procedures, programs, objectives, and operational functions.
• Anticipates and resolves issues that may arise during the course of the case.
• Prepares a variety of documents for the Hearing Officers, including notices, orders, and correspondence.
• Proofreads and cite checks draft decisions, orders, and other documents prepared by Hearing Officers; verifies facts from case records; ensures that final decisions and orders are in proper form and are properly served on the parties; circulates final decisions to appropriate FINRA departments.
• Examines pleadings to ensure their accuracy and completeness; contacts attorneys or parties if submitted pleadings and other documents do not comply with FINRAs Code of Procedure or the Office of Hearing Officers procedures.
• Attends pre-hearing conferences and hearings to assist with the conduct of the hearing and the management of evidence.
• Compiles statistical information and reports as required.
• Participates in special projects at the request of the Case Administrator Manager, the Chief Hearing Officer, or the Deputy Chief Hearing Officer.

• Bachelors degree and paralegal certificate required.
• Paralegal experience preferred.
• Litigation or securities-related experience preferred.
• Strong writing and research skills, as well as experience with legal research databases and cite-checking.
• Strong planning and organization skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software applications.
• Knowledge of SEC and FINRA Rules helpful.

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