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Role: Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant Location: NYC (FiDi) Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days at home) Salary: $65K - $80K + comprehensive benefits + PTO
Boutique law firm with an international presence is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal to assist with its business litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of litigation experience, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and a self-starter. This role supports 6-8 attorneys, including partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary
- Electronically file documents in both state and federal courts;
- Bluebook/cite check to ensure validity of cites and accuracy of cases and quotations in briefs;
- Create and maintain internal calendars for cases, matters, hearings, trials, and/or meetings;
- Supervise physical service of process for subpoenas and initial pleadings;
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication with clients, outside vendors, court personnel and other parties;
- Knowledge of, and compliance with, court, local and Individual Judge’s Practices rules expected;
- Occasional trips to courthouses expected for paper filings and retrieval of county clerk’s office documents;
- Discovery document review and production;
- Organize, proofread and manage documents (responsible for version control);
- Promote effective work practices, including triage, and work as a team member;
- Prepare and send correspondence to clients, outside counsel, etc.;
- Perform billing support, as needed.
Secondary
- Back-up other support staff in the event of absences or work overflow;
- Back-up receptionist in event of absences or when need arises;
- Perform all other tasks as reasonably requested by firm management and/or attorneys.
SKILLS This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint and advanced Word skills including formatting documents, creating Table of Contents and Table of Authorities; enjoy being a team player as well as work independently; be well organized; exhibit a positive attitude; pay attention to detail; and have excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of Westlaw a plus.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification required
- 5+ years of general litigation