Case Assistant

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm seeks two entry-level Case Assistants in New York to support its Product Liability and Mass Tort Practice Group. The role involves assisting legal staff in preparation for court proceedings, document organization, and conducting research. Applicants with strong organizational and communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma, bachelor's preferred.
• Excellent academic record required.
• Highly detail-oriented and exceptional problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist legal staff in preparing for depositions and trials.
• Organize paper and electronic documents for court use.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, and trials as directed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Practice Support Services Department of Arnold & Porter has two (2) Case Assistant (entry-level paralegal) openings in the New York office supporting the Product Liability and Mass Tort Practice Group. The Case Assistant assists our legal staff in preparing for depositions, document productions, and hearings and trials. Under the appropriate supervision and reporting to the Paralegal Supervisor, the qualified candidate will effectively support attorneys and senior paralegals on a wide range of legal tasks from case inception through case closure.

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assisting with assembly of exhibits and appendices for court papers, depositions, and trials.
Organizing paper and electronic documents for use in depositions or trials.
Maintaining indexes and organizing case files and workrooms.
Indexing and organizing files for off-site storage.
Assisting with document collection, review, and production.
Preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations as directed.
Filing and obtaining documents at various courts and agencies.
Utilizing legal research software.
Conducting research using various resources including databases and the internet.
Assisting with department projects as needed and performing other work-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

A minimum of a high school diploma, with a bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Excellent academic record.
Superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a large workload efficiently and effectively.
Highly detail-oriented, including the ability to assess and respond to underlying detail issues and implications.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to professionalism, integrity, and collegiality.
Proven ability to multi-task and set priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional problem solving skills, critical thinking abilities and the ability to work well under pressure.
Flexibility to work overtime as necessary, including nights and weekends and travel, as necessary.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, school transcript, and a short writing sample for consideration.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $52,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

For benefits information, please click here https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/professional-staff/benefits.

As a nonexempt position, this position is eligible for overtime.

The firm may provide a discretionary bonus annually.

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