The Paralegal will be responsible for working with attorneys and other departments and/or staff as assigned to provide support through all aspects of litigation in a variety of practice areas.
Duties and Responsibilities- Under the supervision of an attorney, coordinate, organize, prepare, and interpret complex legal documents.
- Coordinate with attorneys and paralegal Is to direct workflow on various cases.
- Review, and maintain documents and case files; compile documents for filing with courts and relevant agencies.
- Conduct electronic document reviews, coordinate productions of documents with attorneys, conduct searches of production databases for relevant documents, and conduct other related eDiscovery tasks.
- Assist with drafting discovery, pleadings, and status reports.
- Organize and conduct case-related team meetings as needed.
- Review and draft summaries of discovery responses, document productions, and relevant records.
- Assist with preparation and review of materials for court hearings and depositions.
- Attend client meetings, conference calls, and other case related meetings with attorneys.
- Conduct legal research and document review; perform factual research in internal and external databases and libraries.
- Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy.
- Coordinate and prepare for trials; attend trials if necessary and provide support to attorneys at court and agency hearings.
- Accurately document and bill for all billable work and tasks according to billing procedures; meet annual billable hours requirement.
- Communicate and interact with filing clerks, court room assistants and calendar clerks.
- Liaise with outside vendors such as court reporters, experts, mediators, etc.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Qualifications:- At least 1 year of experience preferred, working as a legal secretary or paralegal, preferably with a focus on personal injury, or construction defect cases in the State of New York.
- Familiarity with online databases and resources.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professionalism in client and colleague interactions.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and file management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Knowledge of third-party e-fling providers, including but not limited to One Legal, First Legal, Odyssey File & Serve, and Green Filing, a plus.
- Knowledge of PACER and the federal Judiciary's Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system, a plus.
Job TypeFull-Time, Non-Exempt
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone
Work LocationIn-Office. Hybrid after 90-days of employment
Work Schedule8:30-5:30pm Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends and holidays.
Physical RequirementsPrimarily sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Work can be performed with or without accommodations.
Travel5-10% domestic travel by car and by plane.
Salary Description
$35.00 - $50.00 / hour
