Legal Staff Paralegal in Manhattan, NY

Law Firm

Manhattan, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in Manhattan, NY

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title
Paralegal

Job Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload from initial filing through trial and post-trial.
- Draft and file legal documents and pleadings in State and Federal court.
- Draft and file discovery and manage discovery compliance.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with team members, clients, opposing counsel, judicial employees/clerk, and other legal professionals.
- Coordinate, schedule, and calendar meetings, case-related deadlines, notice hearings, depositions, and other litigation-related proceedings.
- Manage attorney’s calendar and assist with attorney travel arrangements when needed.
- Provide excellent legal support to the team and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Assist with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, redacting, etc.
- Perform data entry in firm management system pertaining to case-related matters.

Education and Experience Information
- 2+ years of personal injury litigation experience preferred, but not required.
- Strong client communication skills.
- Strong multitasking skills, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment, take direction, and work with little supervision.
- Ability to manage a large caseload and comply with deadlines.
- Knowledge of State and Federal court statutes, rules, and procedures.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and the ability to become proficient in firm technology programs.
- Familiarity with legal terminology, court proceedings, and drafting pleadings, discovery, and legal documents.
- Familiarity with court procedures, courtMap, JAWS, and e-filing via e-portal.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Salary Information
The text does not provide specific salary information.

Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 8 paid holidays.
- Staff and attorney bonuses.
- Medical benefits, including health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and other medical coverages.
- Group and optional life insurance.
- 401(k) with company matching.