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Posted: 09/17/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Litigation Paralegal Job Number: 42412

Job Description

Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary:
Assist Attorneys by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Responsibilities:

Organize exhibits for pleadings;
Conduct legal research;
Electronically file documents with court on NYSCEF and ECF;
Prepare correspondence and send courtesy copies to court;
Serve documents on parties;
Schedule process server for service of documents;
Bate-stamp and redact documents for production on docs corp;
Prepare pleadings binder for case files;
Organize research, attorney notes and client documents for file;
Maintain litigation case calendar;
Prepare pleadings such as subpoenas, restraining notices, information subpoenas, notice of entry, notice of appeal, request for judicial intervention, notice of appearance, notice of electronic filing;
Organize documents for trials;
Prepare trial binders for attorney;
Administrative duties – scan documents for attorneys, organize attorney working documents,
Travel to court to file documents;
Maintain and organize electronic and hard copy filing systems.
Draft correspondence and other materials as requested, respond to written and verbal inquires.
Type, prepare and proofread legal and other documents.
Performs additional and/or other related duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

At least two (2) to five (5) years of related experience.
Must possess at minimum an Associate degree in legal studies or a Paralegal Certification
Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills.
Strong writing and proofreading skills.
Systematic knowledge of databases and tracking systems.
Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented and adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be a self-starter, take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with the ability to learn new or updated software.
Proficient in Document Management software a plus.

Targeted base salary DOE $85k-$90K

Meet Your Recruiter

Ashley Dineen

Ashley Dineen has been with The Panther Group since 2009 and has worked within many areas of the company including payroll, compliance, on-boarding, recruitment, and client management.

Ashley is a mother of two and enjoys spending time with family in her spare time.

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