Entry Level Litigation Paralegal
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us
Founded more than 40 years ago as a boutique law firm servicing the entertainment and arts communities in New York City Frankfurt Kurnit now provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide. With leading practices in entertainment advertising intellectual property technology litigation corporate & finance estate planning charitable organizations professional responsibility and other areas The National Law Journal named us to its Midsize Hot List. The Legal 500 describes us as an exemplary practice that well and truly earns its five-star rating. And Chambers USA praises us as top-notch well-regarded and highly respected. Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has offices in Los Angeles and New York City.
About the Opportunity
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist attorneys with preparation of pleadings.
- Preparing for and attending depositions hearings and trials.
- Proofreading cite checking and editing legal documents.
- Project management and organization of litigation cases.
- Fact research.
- Document collection and production.
- Coordination of outside litigation vendors.
- Assembling/filing/distributing briefs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate and interact with attorneys clients all levels of staff and management at the firm.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong organizational and time management skills; attention to detail
- Ability to plan and manage work under time constraints and high-pressure situations.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree required.
- Prior legal experience is beneficial but not required.
SALARY
The base salary for this position is $50000 - $52000.
Please note that quoted salary ranges are not guarantees of what final salary offers may be. The actual salary offered will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience education and training.
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz provides eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance flexible spending accounts commuter benefits and a 401(k) retirement plan.
TO APPLY: Direct applicants (no recruiters) may apply to this position by clicking Apply below or on the upper right side on this posting. Your submission must include a resume and cover letter addressed to the hiring manager. If you have any questions about this position please send an e-mail to .
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions responsibilities or requirements. The duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz is committed to providing a diverse work environment free from harassment and discrimination in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting the most qualified employees and providing them with equal opportunity for advancement in all aspects of employment. All human resources actions are administered in a manner which will not discriminate against any persons on the basis of age race sex color creed religion national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status genetic predisposition or carrier status veteran status or any other characteristic or trait protected by Federal State or local law. The Firm prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Further it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who request such accommodation consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Proofreading
- Organizational skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Medical Records
