Litigation and Real Estate Paralegal

Lachtman Cohen & Belowich LLP; City of White Plains (NY); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

A distinguished law firm located in White Plains, New York, seeks an experienced paralegal with over 5 years in commercial litigation, real estate, and corporate matters. This role will involve collaborating with attorneys on various tasks throughout litigation in state and federal courts, as well as supporting commercial real estate transactions. Candidates should be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and thrive in a team environment. Benefits include 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of law firm experience preferred, especially in Business/Commercial Litigation.
• High degree of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• Notary Public certification or willingness to obtain.

Aufgaben

• Set up new matters and prepare engagement letters.
• E-file documents in NYSCEF and Federal courts.
• Manage caseload through docketing and calendar tracking.
• Assist with pleadings, fact-checking, and proofread documents.
• Draft and respond to discovery demands.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Degree/ABA-approved Certificate

Tools

Lexis

ECF/Pacer

NYSCEF

Adobe software

Jobbeschreibung

Sophisticated, full-service law firm seeking a talented paralegal with 5+ years of experience in commercial litigation, real estate, and corporate matters. Our litigation group serves clients across diverse areas, including high-stakes business, real estate, and employment litigation. Our transactional group handles commercial real estate transactions, including office and retail leasing, and various corporate transactions.

Location: White Plains, New York (with additional offices in New York City, Los Angeles, and Connecticut)

Salary Range: $70,000 to $100,000.

Role Overview: As a vital member of our team, you will collaborate with attorneys throughout all stages of litigation in state and federal courts, including trials and appeals. Additionally, you will support our transactional group in commercial real estate transactions, office and retail leasing, and various business deals.

What We’re Looking For: The ideal candidate is a reliable, detail-oriented self-starter with a strong work ethic and exceptional organizational, written, and interpersonal skills. You should thrive in a team environment while being capable of independent work. We value initiative and your role will significantly impact our growing firm.

Work Environment: Our firm fosters a collegial atmosphere where respect for colleagues is paramount. We prioritize mental health and well-being.

Responsibilities

Opening New Matters

• Set up new matters in various software platforms.
• Prepare engagement letters and litigation hold notices.

Electronic Filing

• E-file documents in New York (NYSCEF) and Federal (ECF/Pacer) courts.
• Ensure delivery of working and courtesy copies as needed.

Case Management

• Manage the firm’s caseload by docketing, calendaring, and tracking tasks, deadlines, and court appearances.
• Update attorneys on case status and maintain electronic case alerts and docket monitors.
• Liaison with courts and vendors, including process servers and couriers.

Pleadings and Motion Practice

• Assist with fact-checking and pre-trial investigations.
• Proofread, cite-check, and prepare Table of Contents/Authorities for briefs.

File Management

• Organize and file all case documents in our cloud-based management system, ensuring files are up to date.

Discovery

• Draft and respond to discovery demands.
• Assist in deposition preparation and post-deposition analysis.
• Organize, manage, index, and redact documents produced by clients and adversaries.

Trial Preparation

• Assist in trial preparation, including creating trial binders and exhibits.
• Support during trial, including the use of trial software.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Degree/ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate with 5+ years of law firm experience.
• Strong preference for Business/Commercial Litigation experience.
• Proficiency with Lexis, ECF/Pacer, NYSCEF, and formatting briefs.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive/ShareFile, Excel) and Adobe software for editing PDFs.
• Knowledge of CPLR, Uniform Civil Rules, and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Notary Public certification or willingness to obtain upon employment.
• High degree of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented with excellent time and project management abilities.
• Demonstrates a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude and a collaborative approach.
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

If you are a dedicated professional looking to join a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!