Paralegal | Litigation | 146881

A prestigious law firm is seeking a highly organized and proactive Litigation Paralegal to join their New York office. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile matters alongside litigators at every stage of litigation, from case inception through discovery, trial preparation, post-trial findings, and appeals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document Management: Compile, organize, and assist with document collections for discovery, motions, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Court Filings & Legal Research: Bluebook, cite-check, and proofread various court filings and legal memoranda. Perform factual research and summarize compiled information.
• eDiscovery: Coordinate with litigation support and vendors on all aspects of eDiscovery.
• Witness Support: Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas, organize witness materials and exhibits, and maintain summaries of witness interviews and depositions.
• Drafting & Filing: Assist in drafting pleadings and motions, gather and organize exhibits, e-file court documents, and coordinate service of process.
• Trial Preparation: Assist with all aspects of trial preparation and attend trials when necessary.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned by the practice group and Paralegal Management.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: 2-3 years of complex litigation paralegal experience.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime and on short notice as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Litigation Support: Experience with review platforms like Relativity and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Court Filing: Familiarity with e-filing in federal and state courts.
• Cite-Checking & Proofreading: Strong skills in blue booking, cite-checking, and proofreading.

Competencies:

• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple priorities and track extensive details.
• Client Relationships: Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel, while handling confidential information discreetly.
• Teamwork & Independence: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating initiative, diplomacy, and tact.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected hourly pay range for this position with a 40-hour workweek in New York is $38.00 – $54.00 ($79,040.00 – $112,320.00 annually).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care, and parental support benefits.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

The firm offers a competitive compensation package and an excellent benefits program. They are committed to fair and equitable employment practices.