Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

LITIGATION PARALEGAL

Location: Onsite

Reporting to the Legal Paraprofessionals Manager, this role will be responsible for supporting various attorneys with all administrative aspects of the Litigation section specialty.

• Input attorney and billable paralegal time into Workspace.
• Initiate opening of new files and closing of complete ones.
• Assist with basic legal research including but not limited to locating cases, statutes, and regulatory materials, conduct fact research on internet and private search engines.
• Attend, actively participate, and take notes at meetings.
• Collaborate and assist attorneys within other sections.
• Coordinate preparation of exhibits and witness lists.
• Draft, review, and edit correspondence (pleadings, petitions, motions, briefs, affidavits, contracts) and varied other specialty documents ensuring compliance with court rules.
• File any documents with courts, county, state, or federal agencies.
• Maintain contact with clients to track and analyze progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain open client list and calendar.
• Manage preparation of post-trial filings including briefing, motions for costs and sanctions as well as organize the case for appeal if necessary.
• Order any type of necessary report to maintain client satisfaction.
• Organize and maintain case files, schedule client conferences and attorney meetings.
• Prepare and submit attorney expense reports.
• Schedule couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education and Required Skills: 

• Associate degree in Paralegal studies or related field or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years law firm experience.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidential/sensitive information; exercises discretion and good judgement.
• Deep understanding of legal terminology and principles, research methods, court processes.
• Effective time management skills and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal and client service skills.
• Strong attention to detail particularly in proofreading.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and research skills.
• Strong technology skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, E-Discovery, NetDocuments, Elite 3E; knowledgeable in Zoom or similar teleconference platforms.

Certifications:

• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Notary preferred.

• In office work at New York, NY location five days per week.
• Full-time, non-exempt, Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (one hour lunch).
• Overtime (over 40 hours) may be required from time to time.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and 401(k) benefits offered. 

Scarinci Hollenbeck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.