Paralegal - Litigation Trial Practice Group
Paralegal - Litigation Trial Practice Group
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$ 62000 - 65000
1 Vacancy
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THE FIRM
As a leading international law firm we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication collaboration and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us a spot on Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For for 26 consecutive years. This honor along with many others highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP our foundation is made of trust reliability and compassion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The New York office of Alston & Bird LLP is searching for an entrylevel paralegal to support our Litigation & Trial Practice group. Candidates should be selfstarters highly organized and team players. Candidates will thrive in an environment that focuses on various criminal litigation class action litigation and electronic discovery processes. The paralegal will support our lawyers with various duties and responsibilities as listed below. All activities entail a high level of attorney contact and visibility. Overtime is often needed to meet client deadlines. Position is eligible for remote flexibility. Details will be discussed during the interview process.
Job Description:
Perform assigned legal research tasks using all various applications and library resources.
Review and analyze matters to prepare status reports to attorneys and clients.
Establish organize and maintain pleadings attorney trial notebooks expert witness notebooks document indexes and lists.
Participate in interviews of parties witnesses and experts and provide assistance with interview memos written statements and/or affidavits.
Review and outline depositions indexes and summarize documents.
Provide administrative assistance for deposition and trial preparation.
Assist attorney team and senior paralegals with various administrative tasks as needed.
Skills needed to be successful
Flexibility and the ability to work overtime are essential.
Excellent time management and project management skills are required including ability to set and manage multiple priorities and make appropriate judgments.
Detail oriented excellent oral and written communication and followup skills are crucial (spelling grammar usage writing skills etc..
A high level of energy and the ability to perform effectively in a fastpaced serviceoriented environment is essential as is the ability to multitask and prioritize.
Interpersonal skills necessary to establish relationships effectively liaise communicate and follow instructions from the client attorneys staff and vendors and provide information with courtesy and tact.
Commitment to providing superior customer service.
Thorough knowledge of Firm systems practices and procedures to effectively meet employee and department needs.
Ability to work well under pressure.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Completion of a bachelors degree and/or a paralegal certificate are recommended.
In accordance with the New York City Human Rights Law the hourly salary range in New York City for this position is $62000 to $65000 depending on qualifications and experience. This range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other position is based on a 35hour work week subject to overtime.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal state or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law on the basis of race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting hiring and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily allinclusive additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact.
Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter search firm or employment agency you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal state or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law on the basis of race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting hiring and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily allinclusive additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact.
Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter search firm or employment agency you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.
Employment Type
Full-Time
