Description
Litigation Paralegal
We are a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm committed to providing our clients with high-quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, our firm is home to over 115 attorneys whose decades of experience enable us to solve complex legal problems effectively and efficiently.
We are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a Civil Rights and Commercial Litigation Partner. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of paralegal experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft legal documents, including discovery demands, PC requests, RJIs, motions, stipulations, subpoenas, notices, and post-judgment filings
- Format briefs and prepare exhibit books
- Perform OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on legal documents
- File court documents, including e-filing in state and federal courts (NYSCEF and ECF)
- Track court dates and deadlines to ensure compliance
- Maintain a high-volume caseload with excellent organization and attention to detail
- Utilize MS Office (Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, ProLaw, and timekeeping software
- Communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and support staff
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience
- Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required
- Excellent client service and problem-solving skills
- Ability to anticipate needs and proactively manage workload
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to work well under pressure and handle competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels
Salary Range: $60,000 – $75,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401(k)
Location: This position is based in Lake Success, NY