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    Dispute Resolution Paralegal - New York, United States - SourcePro Search

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    SourcePro Search New York, United States

    1 week ago

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    SUMMARY
    SourceProSearch is looking for a Dispute Resolution Paralegal who assist attorneys in various types of arbitration, litigation, and investigation work for upcoming, pending and potential cases. Provides assistance in the preparation of legal documents; research and compilation of data from various legal references as well as the maintenance of case files. Work, other than primary duties, is allocated on a case-by-case basis or as specifically requested by an attorney.
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    Gathers, organizes, summarizes and indexes documents/chronologies for cases.
    • Drafts correspondence, routine pleadings and motions, disclosure requests and responses according to judicial procedures and other related documents.
    • Prepares and maintains documents and bundles to be used at hearings and proceedings (hard copies and soft copy PDFs, including pagination).
    • Liaises directly with clients and third parties, especially as regards to document collection and management.
    • Sets up and manages hardcopy and electronic case files.
    • Proofreads arbitration and litigation and other documents; cite checks draft briefs.
    • Conducts business and legal research, analyzing statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources.
    • Tracks cases on Bloomberg Law/in the media and updates the team.
    • File management - updates shared drives and hard copy folders with key documents.
    • Assists with client interviews and witnesses and prepares summaries of statements.
    • Assists attorneys with preparation for depositions and trials, which may include attending depositions, trials and other hearings.
    • Utilizes trial software at trials and other arbitrations, as needed.
    • Communicates with the courts regarding ordering transcripts of hearings.
    • Communicates with court reporting vendors to set up court reports for arbitration.
    • Maintains and develops know-how/precedents filing and database.
    • Liaises with the London office colleagues, as necessary, to obtain information regarding resources.
    Non-Essential Duties
    • Makes periodic trips to court to file documents, as needed.
    • Assists legal assistants as required with naming and managing client files.
    • Handles conflict checks on a one-off basis, if needed.
    • Manages document translation with external providers as necessary.
    Position Specification

    Education
    • Associates' degree required.
    • Paralegal certificate required
    Work Experience
    • Minimum 3 years' experience; one year on an Arbitration/Litigation team, - preferred.
    • Document management experience essential.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Strong technical skills in all Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
    • Understanding of legal language, principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes.
    • Strong administration skills and attention to detail.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to work well with others and assist co-workers and clients to achieve their goals and assignments.
    • Ability to use initiative; identify problems, gather data, develop and assess alternative courses of action.
    • Makes timely decisions based on logical assumptions, using all available information.
    • Proactive self-starter who works well without close supervision, also receptive to receiving instructions.
    • Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing demands.
    • Ensures work is checked thoroughly and reviewed with instructing attorneys before finalizing work product.
    • Professional in both appearance and conduct.
    • Adaptability and flexibility with a willingness to do overtime on short notice and work weekends if necessary.
    Physical Demands: role requires the typical frequency of bending, sitting, standing in an office support role. May require lifting of boxes and/or bundles of up to 10Ibs
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