Paralegal

Scarinci Hollenbeck,LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long Term Disability

401(k)

Job summary

Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys with administrative and clerical duties within the Litigation section in New York. The role requires handling filings, client communications, and coordinating exhibits and witness lists to enable efficient litigation workflows.

Responsibilities include preparing briefs, researching cases, managing calendars, and assisting with post-trial filings and potential appeals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paralegal studies or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years law firm experience.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidential/sensitive information; exercises discretion and good judgement.
• Deep understanding of legal terminology and principles, research methods, court processes.
• Effective time management skills and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal and client service skills.
• Strong attention to detail particularly in proofreading.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and research skills.
• Strong technology skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, E-Discovery, NetDocuments, Elite 3E; knowledgeable in Zoom or similar teleconference platforms.

Responsibilities

• Input attorney and billable paralegal time into Workspace.
• Initiate opening of new files and closing of complete ones.
• Assist with basic legal research including locating cases, statutes, and regulatory materials.
• Attend, actively participate, and take notes at meetings.
• Collaborate and assist attorneys within other sections.
• Coordinate preparation of exhibits and witness lists.
• Draft, review, and edit correspondence and various documents ensuring court rule compliance.
• File documents with courts and agencies.
• Maintain contact with clients to track progress and manage the open client list and calendar.
• Manage preparation of post-trial filings including briefing and motions for costs and sanctions; assist with appeals if needed.
• Order reports to maintain client satisfaction.
• Organize and maintain case files, schedule client conferences and attorney meetings.
• Prepare and submit attorney expense reports.
• Schedule couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

LITIGATION PARALEGAL

Location: Onsite

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Legal Paraprofessionals Manager, this role will be responsible for supporting various attorneys with all administrative aspects of the Litigation section specialty.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Input attorney and billable paralegal time into Workspace.
• Initiate opening of new files and closing of complete ones.
• Assist with basic legal research including but not limited to locating cases, statutes, and regulatory materials, conduct fact research on internet and private search engines.
• Attend, actively participate, and take notes at meetings.
• Collaborate and assist attorneys within other sections.
• Coordinate preparation of exhibits and witness lists.
• Draft, review, and edit correspondence (pleadings, petitions, motions, briefs, affidavits, contracts) and varied other specialty documents ensuring compliance with court rules.
• File any documents with courts, county, state, or federal agencies.
• Maintain contact with clients to track and analyze progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain open client list and calendar.
• Manage preparation of post-trial filings including briefing, motions for costs and sanctions as well as organize the case for appeal if necessary.
• Order any type of necessary report to maintain client satisfaction.
• Organize and maintain case files, schedule client conferences and attorney meetings.
• Prepare and submit attorney expense reports.
• Schedule couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Required Skills:

• Associate degree in Paralegal studies or related field or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years law firm experience.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidential/sensitive information;exercises discretion and good judgement.
• Deep understanding of legal terminology and principles, research methods, court processes.
• Effective time management skills and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal and client service skills.
• Strong attention to detail particularly in proofreading.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and research skills.
• Strong technology skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, E-Discovery, NetDocuments, Elite 3E; knowledgeable in Zoom or similar teleconference platforms.

Certifications:

• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Notary preferred.

Work Hours:

• In office work at New York, NY location five days per week.
• Full-time, non-exempt, Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (one hour lunch).
• Overtime (over 40 hours) may be required from time to time.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and 401(k) benefits offered.

Scarinci Hollenbeck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.