Paralegal - New York (Hybrid)
Our client, an Am Law 200 firm, is seeking a Paralegal to assist in all stages of the litigation process. This position is based in the firms New York City office, and follows a hybrid work schedule working in-office 2-3 days per week.
Pursuant to New York regulation, the hourly salary range for this position is $45-$50 contingent on relevant experience and education.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Initial review of case to assist attorneys evaluation of case
- Draft case chronologies, cast of characters, answers and other pleadings; oversee receipt and intake of client documents
- Coordinate the written and documentary discovery process
- Draft discovery requests and responses for attorney review, coordinate production of documentary responses, review sufficiency of written and documentary responses
- Attend document production, interact with client to obtain pertinent documents
- Coordinate and handle deposition process
- Coordinate and schedule lay and expert depositions, draft deposition outlines and select potential exhibits for attorney review, select relevant material for expert review, attend depositions, summarize transcripts
- Prepare and serve subpoenas; arrange for court reporters/video technicians
- Coordinate creation of litigation support database
- Coordinate the creation of database in-house or litigation support firms, coordinate receipt and transfer of documents for document imaging using LiveNote to perform deposition summaries, word searches and provide links to written and imaged databases
- Assist in factual investigations
- Assist in or coordinate with investigators witnesses searches, interview clients, employees, or third party witnesses, conduct public records searches, review and summarize employment and medical records for attorney review
- Coordinate and assist in trial preparation
- Coordinate compilation of trial binders, trial exhibits, and demonstrative exhibits
- Coordinate arrangements for equipment and use of offsite trial facilities
- Assist with preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists
- Draft direct and cross examinations, assist with jury selection, operate trial preservation software, and attend trial
- Perform basic legal and medical research, utilizing library books, online research tools and internet, cite checking and sherardizing
- File maintenance within firm standard
- Prepare files for storage or return to client
- Assist in the post-trial and appeal process by performing such tasks as polling jury members, drafting memoranda of costs, cite-checking Motions for JNOV and/or new trial and appellate briefs, and creating and coordinating the assembly of excerpts of record
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- 5+ of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department and possess a solid understanding of litigation issues and process
- BA/BS degree or a certificate from an accredited paralegal program in addition to 5 years of experience in a law firm or corporate law environment
- Experience in coordinating case clerks and other paralegals (preferred)
- Experience coordinating all phases of case management for class actions and document intensive litigation using automated databases and automated document retrieval and imaging systems
- Familiarity with both New York State and Federal courts, and court procedures
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, LiveNote, Relativity and other litigation support programs, and on-line research tools
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and clients and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Workload occasionally requires more than regular work week hours to perform essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member
All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.