Litigation Paralegal

Wuersch & Gering LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wuersch Gering LLP seeks a litigation paralegal/legal assistant to support attorneys on complex matters. The role focuses on e-filing in state and federal courts, cite checking, calendar management, and coordination with clients, vendors, and court staff.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification and strong MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus Westlaw experience. Relevant litigation support experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification required.
• Litigation paralegal experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Westlaw, and legal document formatting.

Responsibilities

• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts.
• Bluebook/cite check for accuracy in briefs.
• Create and maintain internal calendars for cases and hearings.
• Supervise service of process for subpoenas and pleadings.
• Communicate effectively with clients and court personnel.
• Ensure compliance with court rules and local practices.
• Occasional court filings and retrieval of county clerk documents.
• Review discovery documents and manage document version control.
• Provide billing support as needed.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Table of Authorities

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Wuersch Gering, an international boutique law firm with a predominantly European-based business clientele, is seeking a litigation paralegal/legal assistant on a full-time basis.

OVERVIEW

The litigation paralegal/legal assistant performs legal tasks, works on legal projects and provides administrative support to attorneys, for the most part, litigators.

REPORTING

General: Firm management

Projects: Assigning attorneys regularly review performance

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary

• Electronically file documents in both state and federal courts;
• Bluebook/cite check to ensure validity of cites and accuracy of cases and quotations in briefs;
• Create and maintain internal calendars for cases, matters, hearings, trials, and/or meetings;
• Supervise physical service of process for subpoenas and initial pleadings;
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication with clients, outside vendors, court personnel and other parties;
• Knowledge of, and compliance with, court, local and Individual Judge’s Practices rules expected;
• Occasional trips to courthouses expected for paper filings and retrieval of county clerk’s office documents;
• Discovery document review and production;
• Organize, proofread and manage documents (responsible for version control);
• Promote effective work practices, including triage, and work as a team member;
• Prepare and send correspondence to clients, outside counsel, etc.;
• Perform billing support, as needed.

Secondary

• Back-up other support staff in the event of absences or work overflow;
• Back-up receptionist in event of absences or when need arises;
• Perform all other tasks as reasonably requested by firm management and/or attorneys.

SKILLS

This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint and advanced Word skills including formatting documents, creating Table of Contents and Table of Authorities; enjoy being a team player as well as work independently; be well organized; exhibit a positive attitude; pay attention to detail; and have excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of Westlaw a plus.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification required