Paralegal

Founded in 1933 and headquartered in New York’s Financial District, Mound Cotton is one of the most respected law firms in New York City, providing premier legal services across a range of practice areas. Our attorneys focus primarily on insurance, reinsurance, and commercial litigation, while also handling transactional, regulatory, and other complex legal matters to meet the evolving needs of our clients. Position Overview Mound Cotton is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience supporting attorneys in complex litigation matters. This role requires the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work collaboratively with attorneys and legal staff. Key Responsibilities Organize and manage complex legal documents and case files. Conduct document searches and review document productions for deposition preparation. Assist with electronically stored information (ESI) collection and document production. Perform legal research, including citation checking, quote verification, Bluebooking, and proofreading. Support attorneys in deposition, arbitration, and hearing preparation. Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and coordinating logistics. Interface professionally with clients, attorneys, judges, witnesses, and expert witnesses. Work both independently and as part of a collaborative legal team. Required Skills & Qualifications Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with legal software platforms, including IPRO Reveal, iManage, Worldox, Relativity, Concordance, Verdict Search, Pacer, LexisNexis, and general internet search tools. Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in insurance or commercial litigation. Knowledge of electronic discovery (eDiscovery) best practices. Experience supporting attorneys in trial preparation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP