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New York City, NY
Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY
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\u003cp\u003eStroock, an AmLaw firm with nearly 300 attorneys nationwide, has an opening for a Financial Restructuring Paralegal in their Financial Restructuring SUMMARY:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eResponsible for providing paralegal support to Financial Restructuring Partners, Associates, other Paralegals and, on an as needed basis, to other departments and staff AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\u0026nbsp; \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssist attorneys in all aspects of the financial restructuring practice by:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalendaring of critical dates related to bankruptcy cases, adversary proceedings and all case- related litigation and regulatory requirements;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiling pleadings electronically using the ECF system;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReviewing/monitoring docket reports using ECF/PACER, electronic notification(s) and by other means;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing hearing binders and related materials, arranging adequate seating at hearings when necessary, monitoring and arranging client and attorney dial-ins;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrafting notices of hearing; p\u003cem\u003ero hac vice \u003c/em\u003eapplications, fee applications and various forms of other bankruptcy-related pleadings;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearching precedent for forms of substantive and non-substantive pleadings;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffectively and efficiently communicating status of projects to attorneys;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing and maintaining working group contact list for active cases;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordinating logistics for depositions and all aspects of discovery and activities related thereto;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssisting with conflict process, corresponding with Conflicts Department;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with Accounting Department in connection with preparation of monthly fee statements/applications and quarterly fee applications;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterfacing with court reporters, including requests for pricing, arranging for services, and obtaining and tracking transcripts and other material, as necessary;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordinating with the Docketing Department regarding document filings and hand deliveries with various courts of law and other parties;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordinating the organization and maintenance of Financial Restructuring Group file rooms; coordinate organizing and finalizing closed case files to Records storage;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrafting letters to clients, vendors and other counsel;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamiliarity with federal and state court systems, local rules, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluebooking and cite-checking pleadings, briefs, large scale document production and document management;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManaging access and control of corporate data rooms;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganizing and managing documents in databases, including client documents, production documents, pleadings, correspondence, hearing transcripts and all other case-related material;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing for depositions, hearings \u0026amp; client conferences;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProofreading and spell-checking documents for accuracy and consistency;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining familiarity with Lexis, Westlaw and other software applications used by the Department;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing and arranging for transmittal of correspondence, legal documents, etc., via fax, regular mail service, commercial hand delivery, overnight and other messenger services. Following up to assure timely and accurate delivery;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforming or arranging for duplication and/or binding of documents as required;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining client files in an orderly fashion and in compliance with Firm procedures;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding records of client disbursement charges, including client/matter names and numbers for all word processing overtime, duplicating, messenger, luncheon fees, etc., and other expenses deemed to be chargeable to a client; and\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforming various other duties as /\u003eJOB QUALIFICATIONS:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis position requires a four-year undergraduate degree and a minimum of three to five years corporate/finance paralegal experience in a law firm. A Paralegal Certificate is a plus. The ideal candidate will enjoy being a team player as well as working independently; exhibit a positive, helpful attitude and the ability to maintain confidential information; exercise good judgment and follow through on assigned ; The qualified candidate must be able to hit the ground running with little training\u0026nbsp; The position also requires dedication and commitment and the ability to work extra hours as needed. The job requires an individual who is well organized, detail oriented, and who has the ability to effectively manage simultaneous projects. \u0026nbsp;Because Paralegals work directly with attorneys and clients, they must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, writing and speaking skills and be able to work effectively under present proof of being fully vaccinated, including a booster shot against ; Accommodation for non-vaccination is subject to a bona fide medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief. Furthermore, the accommodation cannot cause Stroock an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace and the candidate who requested the above is only a current general description of the essential duties and responsibilities associated with this position. It does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. The firm may change any job description, in whole or in part, at any time, including adding, removing, or otherwise altering any job duty or responsibility, at its sole discretion. 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Apr 12, 2022
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