Paralegal

Job Description:

Paralegal Job Summary:

Assist Attorneys by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support legal proceedings, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Responsibilities:

• Organize exhibits for pleadings.
  
• Conduct legal research.
  
• Electronically file documents with court on NYSCEF and ECF.
  
• Prepare correspondence and send courtesy copies to court.
  
• Serve documents on parties.
  
• Schedule process server for service of documents.
  
• Bate-stamp and redact documents for production on docs corp.
  
• Prepare pleadings binder for case files.
  
• Organize research, attorney notes, and client documents for file.
  
• Maintain litigation case calendar.
  
• Prepare pleadings such as subpoenas, restraining notices, information subpoenas, notices of entry, notices of appeal, requests for judicial intervention, notices of appearance, and notices of electronic filing.
  
• Organize documents for trials.
  
• Prepare trial binders for an attorney.
  
• Administrative duties - scan documents for attorneys, organize attorney working documents.
  
• Travel to court to file documents.
  
• Maintain and organize electronic and hard copy filing systems.
  
• Draft correspondence and other materials as requested and respond to written and verbal inquiries.
  
• Type, prepare, and proofread legal and other documents.
  
• Performs additional and/or other related duties as assigned.
  

  Requirements:

  Experience and Qualifications:
  
• At least five (5) years of related experience.
  
• Must possess at minimum an Associate degree in legal studies or a Paralegal Certification
  
• Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills.
  
• Strong writing and proofreading skills.
  
• Systematic knowledge of databases and tracking systems.
  
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Must be a self-starter, take initiative, and work in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) with the ability to learn new or updated software.
  
• Proficient in Document Management software a plus.
  
  Physical requirements
  
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds or less.
  
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds or less.