Litigation Paralegal (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Litigation Paralegal needed at a top international law firm's NY office. 4+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal

Essential Functions

* Assist attorneys with management of all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, deposition preparation, motion practice and trial preparation in New York State and Federal Courts.

* Assist with drafting pleadings, discovery demands and responses, discovery requests, briefs, subpoenas, and motions, including but not limited, assistance with legal and factual cite checking, and bluebooking.

* Track discovery and document productions, often using database software to manage document productions.

* Conduct document review and analysis.

* Serve as liaison between attorneys and clients to provide case updates and gather information.

* Prepare case summaries and collaborate with attorneys to develop case strategy.

* Electronic filing of court documents in NYSCEF and Federal Courts.

* Work collaboratively with attorneys and colleagues while managing independent responsibilities.

* Assemble trial notebooks, coordinate witness appearances, organize exhibits, and assist attorneys during hearings and trials.

* Oversee and train assistants to file organization, and other appropriate tasks.

* Coordinate with Firm's Managing Clerk Team to maintain all aspects of case calendars and track matter deadlines.

* Perform research pertaining to Federal Rules, Local Rules and Practices and miscellaneous issues utilizing firm's internet and firm's research platform subscriptions.

* Occasional trips to courts to file, retrieve and deliver courtesy copies of documents.

* Liaise with internal and external resources as needed.

Competencies

* Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

* 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal

* Experience with Federal Court trials

* Extensive knowledge of the FRCP/CPLR and court rules and procedures in New York State and Federal Courts.

* Experience utilizing E-discovery platforms

* Experience with electronic filing in NYSCEF and PACER/ECF.

* Experience using legal databases, such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.

* Excellent writing and analytical skills.

* Extraordinary attention to detail;

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

* Ability to work independently and complete a high volume of work in a timely manner;

* Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while consistently delivering quality work product to both attorneys and clients;

* Proven experience performing under pressure in a fast paced environment, both individually and within a team setting;

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, Lexis and iManage Document Management System.