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Litigation Paralegal
New York, NYSourcePro Search has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Litigation Paralegal. Our client is a top ranked and large global law firm and offers a fantastic culture. This role offers a highly competitive compensation package including base, bonus, OT and great benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Experience & Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with document retrieval, review, organization, and production.
- Maintain case pleadings, correspondence, discovery and research.
- Manage case calendars.
- Support trial, hearing and arbitration preparation and assist in related proceedings.
- Compile document collection, production and privilege logs; prepare exhibit lists.
- Coordinate depositions and prepare witness kits.
- Support attorneys with court filings, including adherence to strict deadlines and local / individual court practices.
- Support preparation of documents in accordance with federal and state court rules.
- Conduct legal research using Bloomberg, Lexis, Westlaw Next, Pacer, etc.
- Coordinate work with outside document and litigation vendors.
- Cite-check, Shepardize and Bluebook briefs; prepare tables of contents and authorities, assemble accompanying exhibits.
- Prepare and release daily diaries and weekly timesheets.
- Prepare audit response letters.
- Assist with special projects, e.g., monitor topics of interest to attorneys, coordinate meetings, etc.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to produce high-quality work product under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to carefully and accurately follow instructions and prioritize work appropriately.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in a professional manner.
- Ability to take ownership of tasks and think creatively.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Ability to analyze information and solve problems.
- Knowledge of factual issues and court procedures for assigned matters.
Experience & Requirements
- BS/BA degree.
- 3-5 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
- Trial experience.
- Experience with cite-checking and Bluebook.