SUMMARY

SourceProSearch is looking for a Dispute Resolution Paralegal who assist attorneys in various types of arbitration, litigation, and investigation work for upcoming, pending and potential cases. Provides assistance in the preparation of legal documents; research and compilation of data from various legal references as well as the maintenance of case files. Work, other than primary duties, is allocated on a case-by-case basis or as specifically requested by an attorney.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Gathers, organizes, summarizes and indexes documents/chronologies for cases.
 

• Drafts correspondence, routine pleadings and motions, disclosure requests and responses according to judicial procedures and other related documents.

• Prepares and maintains documents and bundles to be used at hearings and proceedings (hard copies and soft copy PDFs, including pagination).

 

• Liaises directly with clients and third parties, especially as regards to document collection and management.

 

• Sets up and manages hardcopy and electronic case files.

 

• Proofreads arbitration and litigation and other documents; cite checks draft briefs.

• Conducts business and legal research, analyzing statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources.

• Tracks cases on Bloomberg Law/in the media and updates the team.

 

• File management — updates shared drives and hard copy folders with key documents.

 

• Assists with client interviews and witnesses and prepares summaries of statements.

•  Assists attorneys with preparation for depositions and trials, which may include attending depositions, trials and other hearings.

 

• Utilizes trial software at trials and other arbitrations, as needed.

•  Communicates with the courts regarding ordering transcripts of hearings.

 

• Communicates with court reporting vendors to set up court reports for arbitration.

• Maintains and develops know-how/precedents filing and database.

 

• Liaises with the London office colleagues, as necessary, to obtain information regarding resources.

Non-Essential Duties

• Makes periodic trips to court to file documents, as needed.
• Assists legal assistants as required with naming and managing client files.
• Handles conflict checks on a one-off basis, if needed.
• Manages document translation with external providers as necessary.

Position Specification

•  Associates' degree required.
• Paralegal certificate required

• Minimum 3 years' experience; one year on an Arbitration/Litigation team, - preferred.
• Document management experience essential.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical skills in all Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
•  Understanding of legal language, principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes.
• Strong administration skills and attention to detail.
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and assist co-workers and clients to achieve their goals and assignments.
•  Ability to use initiative; identify problems, gather data, develop and assess alternative courses of action.
• Makes timely decisions based on logical assumptions, using all available information.
• Proactive self-starter who works well without close supervision, also receptive to receiving instructions.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing demands.
• Ensures work is checked thoroughly and reviewed with instructing attorneys before finalizing work product.
• Professional in both appearance and conduct.
• Adaptability and flexibility with a willingness to do overtime on short notice and work weekends if necessary.