Litigation Paralegal

The ONeil Search Group; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The ONeil Search Group is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for a top international law firm's New York office. The role requires 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience and thorough knowledge of FRCP/CPLR, court rules, and electronic filing in NYSCEF and PACER.

You will assist attorneys across pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation, coordinate document productions, and draft relevant materials while maintaining high attention to detail and strong communication with

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Experience with Federal Court trials.

Responsabilidades

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, deposition prep, motions, and trial prep in NY State and Federal Courts.
• Draft pleadings, discovery demands/responses, briefs, subpoenas, and motions with cite checking and bluebooking.
• Track discovery and document productions, manage productions, and conduct document review and analysis.
• Prepare case summaries and develop case strategy with attorneys.
• Electronic filing of NYSCEF and Federal Court documents.

Conocimientos

FRCP/CPLR knowledge

Court rules (NY and Federal)

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Educación

Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

N-DOC/Document management systems

Descripción del empleo

Litigation Paralegal needed at a top international law firm's NY office. 4+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal

Essential Functions

• Assist attorneys with management of all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, deposition preparation, motion practice and trial preparation in New York State and Federal Courts.
• Assist with drafting pleadings, discovery demands and responses, discovery requests, briefs, subpoenas, and motions, including but not limited, assistance with legal and factual cite checking, and bluebooking.
• Track discovery and document productions, often using database software to manage document productions.
• Conduct document review and analysis.
• Serve as liaison between attorneys and clients to provide case updates and gather information.
• Prepare case summaries and collaborate with attorneys to develop case strategy.
• Electronic filing of court documents in NYSCEF and Federal Courts.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and colleagues while managing independent responsibilities.
• Assemble trial notebooks, coordinate witness appearances, organize exhibits, and assist attorneys during hearings and trials.
• Oversee and train assistants to file organization, and other appropriate tasks.
• Coordinate with Firm's Managing Clerk Team to maintain all aspects of case calendars and track matter deadlines.
• Perform research pertaining to Federal Rules, Local Rules and Practices and miscellaneous issues utilizing firm's internet and firm's research platform subscriptions.
• Occasional trips to courts to file, retrieve and deliver courtesy copies of documents.
• Liaise with internal and external resources as needed.
• Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal
• Experience with Federal Court trials
• Extensive knowledge of the FRCP/CPLR and court rules and procedures in New York State and Federal Courts.
• Experience utilizing E-discovery platforms
• Experience with electronic filing in NYSCEF and PACER/ECF.
• Experience using legal databases, such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Extraordinary attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and complete a high volume of work in a timely manner;
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while consistently delivering quality work product to both attorneys and clients;
• Proven experience performing under pressure in a fast paced environment, both individually and within a team setting;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, Lexis and iManage Document Management System.