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New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Litigation Paralegal provides essential support to attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation process. This includes case preparation document management legal research drafting and trial assistance. The role requires strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

    • Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings depositions mediations and trials.
    • Draft legal documents such as pleadings subpoenas discovery requests and responses and correspondence.
    • Conduct factual and legal research; summarize findings for attorney review.
    • Manage and organize case files including electronic and physical documents.
    • Coordinate and assist with the collection review and production of discovery materials.
    • Perform cite-checking and proofreading of legal documents.
    • Assist in preparing exhibits witness files and trial binders.
    • File documents with state and federal courts (electronic and in-person as needed).
    • Track deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
    • Maintain contact with clients experts and witnesses to facilitate case development.

Qualifications

    • Associates or bachelors degree required; paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program strongly preferred.
    • 2 years of litigation paralegal experience (law firm or in-house legal department).
    • Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court rules (state and federal).
    • Proficiency with legal software and tools (e.g. eDiscovery platforms Westlaw/Lexis Relativity CaseMap Microsoft Office).
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks work under pressure and meet deadlines.
    • Detail-oriented proactive and a strong team player.
$80000 - $120000 a year

Employment Type

Full-Time

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