In-House Litigation Paralegal

Midtown NYC.

This company is an independent, unaffiliated, nonprofit corporation established to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all. They engage in research, education and legal advocacy to combat the resurgence of anti-Semitism on college and university campuses, in the workplace, and elsewhere. It empowers students by training them to understand their legal rights and educates administrators and employers on best practices to combat racism and anti-Semitism.

The legal assistant candidate will work alongside a team of experienced litigation attorneys and professionals. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 five years’ experience in preparation, formatting, and filing various case-related documents and pleadings in federal courts; case management experience required together with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications; working knowledge of Egnyte experience a Plus.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 to 10 years of relevant legal or law office experience

Bachelor's degree or certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal program desired

Ability to complete assigned tasks with attention to detail; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ability to assist attorneys in document review and all aspects of case preparation

Proficient with cite checking, blue booking, and legal editing

Proficient with electronic court filing systems in the federal courts

Experience conducting research, organizing information, and editing documents

Demonstrate excellent communication, grammar, and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel

Previous trial experience is preferred

Responsibilities will include document organization, review all relevant pleadings and documents and entering/updating events in relevant database; file maintenance; preparation for depositions and trials; and typing, formatting, and proofreading a variety of legal correspondence, briefs, motions, and pleadings

Conduct investigative research to gather relevant information for case preparation

Summarize transcripts from depositions, hearings, and other proceedings

Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court

Coordinate and summarize depositions

Conduct legal research and factual investigation

Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses / prepare legal documents and draft communication for supervising lawyer

Perform legal research and collect and summarize relevant case information

Cite-check, proofread, and Bluebook legal documents

Coordinate legal projects and provide general substantive case support as needed

Able to successfully handle problems and challenges while exercising tact and courtesy

Experience performing internet research

Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines

Attention to detail and adherence to directions

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Travel: Travel may be required.

Candidates must send a 1-page cover letter addressing their interest and passion for company’s mission and the development role as well as how his/her experience relates to the job requirements. Each candidate will need to submit a writing sample (not more than 10 pages) with their resume. Company is looking for a paralegal/legal assistant to join New York litigation team’s efforts to combat anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism on campus