Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

PARALEGAL

JOB TITLE

Paralegal

JOB SUMMARY

The law firm is seeking a full-time, experienced paralegal to support attorneys at its fast-paced, team-oriented office in Manhattan. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with experience in complex litigation and plaintiff firms, particularly in antitrust, securities, and consumer class actions. This role requires quick responsiveness and strong communication skills, as the candidate will collaborate with attorneys and paralegals in other law firm offices, primarily via email and telephone, and share documents through the firm's platform. The candidate will manage their own caseload, becoming familiar with their cases and any upcoming deadlines. A detail-oriented approach and superior organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritize high-volume work in a dynamic environment. Strong grammar, editorial skills, and experience in proofreading and conforming citations to BlueBook rules are necessary.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

- Review briefs and other documents, focusing on proofreading and cite checking.
- Occasionally draft supporting documentation, finalize, file, and serve documents.
- Assist attorneys with discovery and case management.
- Proofread, fact-check, and file complaints; handle service of complaints and monitor their status.
- Familiarity with or ability to determine pro hac vice procedures in various courts and prepare necessary paperwork.
- Experienced in e-filing and following court procedural rules for state and federal courts across the country, researching procedures as needed.
- Conduct factual research, background checks, or other case-related activities as assigned by an attorney.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

- Provide support to multiple partners and associates while working under the guidance of a Paralegal Manager.
- Proofread and cite check all legal documents.
- Complete projects on time and accurately.
- E-filing in federal and state courts.
- Be willing and available to work overtime as needed.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a paralegal.
- Knowledge of Bluebook citation procedure and other rules outlined in Bluebook.
- Proficient proofreading and editorial skills with advanced grammar knowledge.
- Considerable knowledge of technical legal terminology.
- Considerable knowledge of legal processes and procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Kofax Power PDF.
- Experience with Bloomberg, Westlaw, LexisNexis File & Serve, Pacer, Courtdrive, and electronic filing procedures (both federal and state).
- Experience with SharePoint document management system.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Graduation from an ABA-approved program of study for paralegals, or
- Graduation from a course of study for paralegals which is institutionally accredited but not ABA approved, requiring not less than the equivalent of 60 semester hours of classroom study.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of the firm and outside vendors.
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the firm.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with shifting priorities.
- Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative.
- Strong customer service skills and an ability to anticipate needs.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects.
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion.
- Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Candidates will be tested on proofreading, grammar, punctuation, fact-checking, and cite-checking skills during the interview process.

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary information is not provided in the text.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT

The law firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.