Paralegal

6 days ago

New York, United States Scott+Scott Full time

ABOUT US

Scott+Scott is an international law firm known for its expertise in representing corporate clients, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals harmed by anticompetitive conduct or other forms of wrongdoing, including securities law and shareholder violations.


With more than 100 attorneys in nine offices in the United States, as well as three offices in Europe, our advocacy has resulted in significant monetary settlements on behalf of our clients, along with other forms of relief.

Our highly experienced attorneys have been recognized for being among the top financial lawyers in 2024 by Lawdragon, WWL: Commercial Litigation 2024, and Legal 500 in Antitrust Civil Litigation, and have received top Chambers 2024 rankings. In addition, we have been repeatedly recognized by the American Antitrust Institute for the successful litigation of high-stakes anticompetitive claims in the United States.


To learn more about Scott+Scott, our attorneys, or complex case resolution, please visit www.scott-scott.com.


We are seeking a full-time, experienced paralegal to support attorneys at a fast-paced, team-oriented firm in its Manhattan office. The right candidate is a self-starter and has experience with complex litigation and plaintiff firms, especially in the areas of antitrust, securities, and consumer class actions.


It is crucial that the candidate be a quick responder and a good communicator. They will be working with attorneys and paralegals in other S+S offices, primarily through email and over the telephone, as well as sharing documents through our platform.


The candidate will handle their own case load where they will be responsible for familiarity with their cases and any upcoming deadlines. Must be detail-oriented and have superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize high-volume work in a dynamic environment. The candidate must have strong grammar and editorial skills as well as experience in proofreading and conforming cites to the BlueBook rules.


The S+S paralegals’ role is to review briefs and other documents, specifically, proofreading and cite checking, occasionally drafting supporting documentation, and finalize, file, and serve them, as well as assist attorneys with discovery and case management. They are also responsible for proofreading, fact-checking, and filing complaints. Once filed, they also handle the service of the complaint and monitor the status of same, keeping the attorneys apprised during the process.

Since we file complaints in courts across the country, candidates should be familiar with, or be able to determine, pro hac vice procedures in a variety of courts and know how to prepare the paperwork for same.


Must also be an experienced e-filer, able to follow court procedural rules for state and federal courts across the country, researching procedures as necessary.


May also be called upon to perform factual research, background checks, or other case-related activities as assigned by an attorney.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Provide support to multiple partners and associates while working under the guidance of a Paralegal Manager;
  • Proofread and cite check all legal documents;
  • Complete projects on time and accurately;
  • E-filing in federal and state courts; and
  • Be willing and available to work overtime (as needed).


EDUCATION REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s Degree, and
  • Graduation from an ABA-approved program of study for paralegals, or
  • Graduation from a course of study for paralegals which is institutionally accredited but not ABA approved, and which requires not less than the equivalent of 60 semester hours of classroom study.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors;
  • Proofreading and editorial skills, and advanced grammar knowledge;
  • Knowledge of Bluebook citation procedure and other rules outlined in BlueBook;
  • Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm;
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities;
  • Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative;
  • Strong customer service skills and able to anticipate needs;
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects;
  • Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion;
  • Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills;
  • Considerable knowledge of technical legal terminology;
  • Considerable knowledge of legal processes and procedures;
  • Microsoft Office 365 and Kofax Power PDF;
  • Bloomberg, Westlaw, LexisNexis File & Serve, Pacer, Courtdrive, and electronic filing procedures (both federal and state); and
  • Experience with SharePoint document management system.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of three years relevant experience as a paralegal.


Candidates will be tested on proofreading, grammar, punctuation, fact checking, and cite-checking skills at the time of the interview


Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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