Litigation Paralegal - White Plains, NY

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Paralegal responsibilities include preparing, filing and coordinating service of legal documents; scheduling and managing busy calendars of multiple attorneys; organizing and maintaining litigation case files; communicating with courts, clients and attorneys; answering phone call ...

Job description

Serve as primary paralegal to multiple senior litigation attorneys, and responsible for all paralegal work on those attorneys' cases.
Finalize, format, file and serve documents prepared by attorneys.
Prepare tables of contents and authorities for and cite-check legal documents.
E-file documents with and prepare courtesy copies for federal and state courts and ADR tribunals.
Arrange depositions (order court reporter, reserve location, confirm counsel and witness availability, etc.), and assist attorneys with deposition preparation (prepare exhibits, binders, etc.)
Serve and send legal documents by mail, email, fax, process server, etc.
Maintain attorneys' calendars, calculate and calendar all deadlines, and calendar deposition dates, court deadlines and conferences, phone conferences, meetings, etc. Follow up with attorneys concerning upcoming deadlines.
Prepare simple legal documents using firm templates, including subpoenas, discovery demands, court forms, etc.
Compile and organize documents for client meetings, mediations, arbitrations, court conferences, depositions, trials, etc.)
Maintain physical legal files, including originals.
Maintain and organize electronic case files, including ensuring all documents filed, served and collected are downloaded and saved appropriately.
Assist as needed with document productions, including document organization and Bates stamping.
Run conflict checks, as needed.
Answer phone for firm's main line, as needed.
Process, scan and distribute the firm's mail, as needed.

Required Experience/Skills

2+ years prior litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience

Advanced MS Office Suite

Extensive experience e-filing cases in federal courts a definite plus

Experience e-filing in New York and New Jersey state courts; e-filing in Pennsylvania state courts a plus

Experience using law firm CRM systems, document management systems and time entry systems; NetDocs and Zola Suite/Caret a plus

Westlaw searches and cite-checking

Superior organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and complete multiple projects for different supervisors on a timely basis

Team player with a positive attitude who is looking to grow in a fast-paced, hard-working but collegial environment

Willingness to work overtime, as needed

Please note that we require a cover letter be uploaded with your resume. Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60, $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Free parking
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Have you uploaded a cover letter with your resume? (Required)

Experience:

Litigation Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
E-filing in federal and NYS courts: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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