Litigation Paralegal

Summary

The Litigation Paralegal performs daily case management and other related tasks with supervision of attorneys.

Job Duties

The following are essential job duties and responsibilities of a Paralegal - Litigation The list is not exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.

Maintains document control, tracking and tracing; reviews case files and/or digests trial folders, etc.

Searches, retrieves and/or researches public and private records in accordance with applicable state and federal laws governing access to these records.

Prepare trial or hearing materials including designing questionnaires, organizing evidence, preparing trial displays and exhibits, locating, obtaining, tracking and disseminating information/evidence, etc.

Handles the preparation and/or filing of pleadings, court papers, forms, etc.

Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree. In lieu of a degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Experience: 2+ years of experience in the field.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Good writing and communication skills

The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule

In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles

Knowledge of formats for a variety of legal documents

Knowledge of Uniform System of Citation

Knowledge of Concordance or similar software

Ability to speak clearly and articulately

Ability to exercise discretion

The target base pay range for this role in New York is $70,000-$85,000 and is dependent on experience and other relevant factors, including geography.