Law Firm
New York City, NY
Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY
Legal Staff
No
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Paralegal Duties: The candidate investigates facts and laws of cases and searches pertinent sources, and public records to determine causes of action and prepare cases. Gathers and analyzes research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents. Prepares for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits. Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence including contracts, records, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative, and other documents and summaries. Interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries as requested. Under attorney direction, drafts and prepares correspondence and other written documents as required including responses, reports, filings, pleadings, answers, motions, interrogatories, contracts, opinions, position papers, letters, etc., and other documents as necessary. Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or another request for information. Ensures organization of files including maintenance and management. Monitors files and escalates issues requiring attorney involvement. Performs timely handling of highly sensitive issues and materials related to cases. Communicates with clients, witnesses, and experts. Maintains calendar for trial and discovery deadlines. Obtains trial settings, coordinates, and assists in preparation. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: The candidate should have 2-3+ years of prior paralegal experience supporting civil defense litigators preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment. New York court filing experience including e-filing experience. New Jersey court filing experience including e-filing experience a plus. Experience handling general liability cases preferred. Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision and manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and knowledge and application of legal research tools (Westlaw). High School Diploma or its equivalent is required.
Sep 06, 2022
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