Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial activities
- Conduct legal research using Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw to support case strategies
- Organize and maintain case files, documents, and exhibits
- Prepare and draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Review and analyze documents for relevancy, privilege, and responsiveness
- Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel for interviews and depositions
- Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation and exhibit organization
- Maintain confidentiality of client information at all times
*Skills & Qualifications:*
* Must possess 3+ years of experience in litigation; Management-side employment defense is required
* Experience preparing for and assisting in trials in New York state and federal court and/or arbitrations
* Proficiency in New York E-filing on a state and federal level required
* Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Adobe/Kolfax, CompuLaw, and Westlaw
* Years of experience in relevant L&E litigation environments will be prioritized over holding a High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate is a plus
*Qualities Ideal Candidates Will Have:*
* Ability to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects for several attorneys
* Exceptional organizational skills: the innate ability to anticipate attorney needs and routinely follow-up on client deadlines, emails, and calendar appointments
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on correct grammar, spelling, and correct usage of legal terminology
*\*Benefits:*
* Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays including Juneteenth
* Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Teladoc coverage for remote medical care
* Group Term Life Insurance
* 401(k) Savings Plan with % Match and a Profit-Sharing Plan
* Short-Term Disability
* Long-Term Disability
* And more
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.
00 - $75,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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