Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

No

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Paralegal Support The candidate will support and Assist with Case Management. Will monitor calendar. Adhere to deadlines. Maintain updated client database. Appreciate time management, prioritize firm & client deadlines, anticipate and address needs prior to deadlines. Maintain open communication in partnership with attorneys and addressing client inquires and concerns. Assist in initial preparation of legal documents. Pleadings. Motion papers. Demands and notices. Assist in trial preparation including trial notebook assembly. Independently ensure efficient capture of expected billable hours. Intermediate legal research for case-specific issues and citation table building as needed. Flexibility with work responsibilities to achieve productive results.

The candidate should have High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Must be Licensed / Certificated Paralegal. Internship/Externships experience preferred. Must have 3 years of work experience in lieu of license or certification. Knowledge of the rules of civil or criminal procedure is required. Must have introductory familiarity of trial court rules. Must have superior organizational, research and writing skills. Ability to assess case-specific needs, including independent and collaborative efforts as warranted is required. Must have strong command on Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.