NY Staffing
Paralegal Position
Our client is a fast-growing litigation firm that focuses on high-profile cases in the financial services, healthcare, and securities fields. We are seeking an experienced paralegal to support our growth. Primary responsibilities include providing paralegal assistance at all stages of complex litigation matters pending in federal and state courts, including class actions and multidistrict litigation, in the areas of healthcare, antitrust, securities, consumer protection, commodities, data breach, privacy law, and large-scale cost recovery litigation. Additionally, responsibilities include cite checking, fact checking, proofreading, and formatting pleadings, motions, legal briefs, trial documents, client communications, requests for proposals, and firm marketing materials. Generate tables of authority using Thomson Reuters Drafting Tools or Word. Prepare for filing and file pleadings, motions, and other court submissions in federal and state courts pursuant to applicable rules of procedure and electronic case filing rules and guidelines. Assist with legal research and case investigation. Assist with the coordination and management of both offensive and defensive discovery, including organizing, coordinating, and preparing documents for review and production, digesting depositions and indexing documents and document productions. Maintain and organize the electronic case file to maximize efficiency within the litigation team. Assist in the preparation for depositions and oral argument. Coordinate with process servers for service of complaints and subpoenas. Requirements include a bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate. Five or more years of experience as a litigation paralegal is preferred. Notary public is a plus. Impeccable organization, attention to detail, and time management skills are required. Ability to support multiple attorneys and projects simultaneously. Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe. Team player and self-motivated. Ability to shift focus and perform under tight deadlines. Proficient in e-discovery platforms such as Relativity, and legal research platforms, such as Westlaw. Experience with cite checking.
Our client is a fast-growing litigation firm that focuses on high-profile cases in the financial services, healthcare, and securities fields. We are seeking an experienced paralegal to support our growth. Primary responsibilities include providing paralegal assistance at all stages of complex litigation matters pending in federal and state courts, including class actions and multidistrict litigation, in the areas of healthcare, antitrust, securities, consumer protection, commodities, data breach, privacy law, and large-scale cost recovery litigation. Additionally, responsibilities include cite checking, fact checking, proofreading, and formatting pleadings, motions, legal briefs, trial documents, client communications, requests for proposals, and firm marketing materials. Generate tables of authority using Thomson Reuters Drafting Tools or Word. Prepare for filing and file pleadings, motions, and other court submissions in federal and state courts pursuant to applicable rules of procedure and electronic case filing rules and guidelines. Assist with legal research and case investigation. Assist with the coordination and management of both offensive and defensive discovery, including organizing, coordinating, and preparing documents for review and production, digesting depositions and indexing documents and document productions. Maintain and organize the electronic case file to maximize efficiency within the litigation team. Assist in the preparation for depositions and oral argument. Coordinate with process servers for service of complaints and subpoenas. Requirements include a bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate. Five or more years of experience as a litigation paralegal is preferred. Notary public is a plus. Impeccable organization, attention to detail, and time management skills are required. Ability to support multiple attorneys and projects simultaneously. Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe. Team player and self-motivated. Ability to shift focus and perform under tight deadlines. Proficient in e-discovery platforms such as Relativity, and legal research platforms, such as Westlaw. Experience with cite checking.