Nationally ranked and rapidly expanding Law Firm is currently seeking motivated and experienced Litigation Paralegals for both their flagship Manhattan office as well as their White Plains location. Hybrid schedule Starting salary varies by experience: 60K-80K plus exceptional benefits and career growth opportunities. The ideal candidates will be proactive and have prior experience in general liability. Knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and procedures is required. Must have excellent organizational, scheduling and calendaring skills. The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is also required.Primary duties include:Drafting legal memoranda including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, correspondence and discovery motionsOrganize, chart and process incoming records and invoicesFollow up for outstanding records via telephone, e-mail and regular mailPrepare answers and correspondenceManage a large caseload and working with multiple attorneysReview documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosureConduct case law research using Lexis and public access websites to assist with strategies for defenseAssist with preparing attorneys for mediation and trial.Retrieve documents from and save to document management systemRequirements:Experience with NY courts including e-filing3+ years as a litigation paralegal Billing experience is a must for consideration Experience in drafting legal documentsProficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications especially Outlook and WordMust have ability to multi-task and meet deadlinesFamiliarity with the Aderant Total Office (ATO)Familiarity with Lexis Advance
Job Title
Litigation Paralegal