SourcePro Search is conducting a search for an experienced Litigation Paralegal for our top-rated law firm client to join their New York team. The ideal candidate will possess 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience within a law firm setting, including trial experience.
What You'll Do:
Case maintenance (organization of files such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, etc.)
Utilize ECF/PACER to retrieve dockets and court filings
Prepare documents for e-filings including but not limited to NY Supreme.
Work with large document productions, including production logs and privilege logs
Assist with document reviews
Assist in all aspects of depositions (assembling binders/preparing exhibits) Digest/summarize deposition transcripts
Utilize Lexis and Westlaw to perform legal research and retrieve case law
Cite check (bluebooking), shepardize and proof-read briefs and other court documents
Prepare for and support trials and arbitrations
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate a plus
10+ years litigation paralegal work experience within a law firm
Trial experience
Strong organizational skills, including an ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, be accountable and work well under time sensitive deadlines
Demonstrate written and oral communication skills
Strong editing and proofreading skills
Solid working knowledge of all aspects of trials
Proficient in Relativity, West Case Notebook and/or other databases
Proficiency with PowerPoint a plus Travel and overtime required