Litigation Paralegal

TruTalent Inc.

Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Litigation Paralegal
Location: New York NY
Onsite

Note: Need candidates from Mid to large-national law firms.

Duties/Responsibilities

Meets with attorneys clients and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects and evidence collection.
Drafts legal documents including motions and pleadings.
Perform all aspects of discovery including drafting and responding of discovery requests and subpoenas; compiling organizing coding/indexing documents .
Prepares organizes stores and retrieves case files which may include evidence exhibits depositions pleadings and other items.
Assists attorneys with trial preparation which may include attending trials hearings depositions and mediations.
On a case-specific basis oversees the organization and maintenance of the case file and Case Management Spreadsheet delegating to and overseeing the tasks of department assistants as needed.
Manages electronic docketing system (Court Alert) responsible for managing all case deadlines.
Communicate with Court clerk and chambers to follow up on case status and instructions.
Processes asset searches for bank accounts and property.

Admin Duties/Responsibilities

Oversees file closing to ensure all funds have been distributed.

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of legal language and principles research methods court pleadings and processes and other related matters.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to organize files and workflow.

Education And Experience

Paralegal Certificate/Degree OR five years of litigation paralegal experience.
In-depth knowledge of NJ/NY and U.S. District Court laws court procedures and electronic discovery.
Experience with all stages of litigation including intake discovery and trial.
Experience maintaining processes to collect store and maintain paper and electronic case files.
Experience with court and administrative agency filings including electronic or e-filings.
Experience using e-discovery databases and litigation support software for document production witness files and deposition transcripts and exhibits.

Position: Litigation Paralegal Location: New York NY Onsite Note: Need candidates from Mid to large-national law firms. Duties/Responsibilities Meets with attorneys clients and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects and evidence collection. Drafts legal documents including moti...

Position: Litigation Paralegal
Location: New York NY
Onsite

Note: Need candidates from Mid to large-national law firms.

Duties/Responsibilities

Meets with attorneys clients and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects and evidence collection.
Drafts legal documents including motions and pleadings.
Perform all aspects of discovery including drafting and responding of discovery requests and subpoenas; compiling organizing coding/indexing documents .
Prepares organizes stores and retrieves case files which may include evidence exhibits depositions pleadings and other items.
Assists attorneys with trial preparation which may include attending trials hearings depositions and mediations.
On a case-specific basis oversees the organization and maintenance of the case file and Case Management Spreadsheet delegating to and overseeing the tasks of department assistants as needed.
Manages electronic docketing system (Court Alert) responsible for managing all case deadlines.
Communicate with Court clerk and chambers to follow up on case status and instructions.
Processes asset searches for bank accounts and property.

Admin Duties/Responsibilities

Oversees file closing to ensure all funds have been distributed.

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of legal language and principles research methods court pleadings and processes and other related matters.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to organize files and workflow.

Education And Experience

Paralegal Certificate/Degree OR five years of litigation paralegal experience.
In-depth knowledge of NJ/NY and U.S. District Court laws court procedures and electronic discovery.
Experience with all stages of litigation including intake discovery and trial.
Experience maintaining processes to collect store and maintain paper and electronic case files.
Experience with court and administrative agency filings including electronic or e-filings.
Experience using e-discovery databases and litigation support software for document production witness files and deposition transcripts and exhibits.