Litigation Paralegal - New York

What You'll Do:

As a Litigation Paralegal in our New York office, you will play a vital role in supporting our legal team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and finalizing pleadings in accordance with applicable State and Federal rules for filing with the court.
• Assisting with document retrieval, reviews, and the organization of voluminous production.
• Managing and producing documents for cases.
• Maintaining case pleadings, correspondence, and discovery for large volume cases.
• Utilizing and maintaining document, transcript, and work product databases.
• Preparing for depositions, including creating preparation binders, exhibits, and handling other discovery-related tasks.
• Working with supervising attorneys to organize and prepare exhibit lists and/or privilege logs.
• Coordinating work with outside document/litigation vendors and adhering to strict deadlines.
• Assisting with trial preparations, including the creation of exhibits, witness binders, and demonstratives.
• Managing case docketing, including court and discovery deadlines.
• Providing legal and non-legal administrative support to attorneys.
• Maintaining confidentiality of client information.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience and Skills:

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal in a law firm setting.
  • Superior organizational skills and the ability to handle a high volume and fast-paced environment.
  • Strict attention to detail and the initiative to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
  • E-Discovery experience and knowledge of Relativity is a plus.
  • Ability to maintain and use document, transcript, and work product databases effectively.
  • Strong skills in coordinating and assisting with trial preparations.

• Attributes:

  • Ability to manage and prioritize competing assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Strong work ethic, positive, solution-oriented attitude.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Salary:

The expected salary range for this position is between $85,000 and $115,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.