Litigation Paralegal - White Plains

Only for registered members White Plains, United States

19 hours ago

Job description: · 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; a ...

Job description

Job description:

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 calls to the firm, as well as other administrative tasks as needed.

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.

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