The selected candidate will work exclusively in litigation with an emphasis on asset recovery:
Legal Documents:
- Assist attorneys in preparing motion papers, such as Table of Contents; Table of Authorities; cover to Memoranda of law; assemble all documents with exhibit tabs;
- Make photocopies; scan documents and make sure they are searchable documents.
Legal Administrative Support:
- Provide administrative support to attorneys, including setting-up rooms for meetings; managing some correspondence, and handling some phone calls;
- Assist in preparing materials for trials, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
Discovery Assistance:
- Coordinate with process server to make sure subpoenas are timely served;
- Create “subpoena trackers” indicating status of each subpoena served; deadlines; possible extension granted; and summarizing all communications with entities subpoenaed;
- Follow-up with entities subpoenaed and prepare status report for attorneys and clients.
Case Management:
- Organize and manage case files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.
- Maintain and update case calendars, tracking important deadlines, court dates, and appointments;
- Download documents filed electronically with courts and organize such documents on the file server.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in clerical tasks, such as typing and filing
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with Pacer is a plus
- Experience with Westlaw or other legal research tools is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00+ per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10016: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person