Paralegal

1 month ago

New York, United States Marina Sirras & Associates LLC Full time

Paralegal - New York (Hybrid)


Our client, an Am Law 200 firm, is seeking a Paralegal to assist in all stages of the litigation process. This position is based in the firm’s New York City office, and follows a hybrid work schedule working in-office 2-3 days per week.


Pursuant to New York regulation, the hourly salary range for this position is $45-$50 contingent on relevant experience and education.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Initial review of case to assist attorneys’ evaluation of case
  • Draft case chronologies, "cast of characters”, answers and other pleadings; oversee receipt and intake of client documents
  • Coordinate the written and documentary discovery process
  • Draft discovery requests and responses for attorney review, coordinate production of documentary responses, review sufficiency of written and documentary responses
  • Attend document production, interact with client to obtain pertinent documents
  • Coordinate and handle deposition process
  • Coordinate and schedule lay and expert depositions, draft deposition outlines and select potential exhibits for attorney review, select relevant material for expert review, attend depositions, summarize transcripts
  • Prepare and serve subpoenas; arrange for court reporters/video technicians
  • Coordinate creation of litigation support database
  • Coordinate the creation of database in-house or litigation support firms, coordinate receipt and transfer of documents for document imaging using LiveNote to perform deposition summaries, word searches and provide links to written and imaged databases
  • Assist in factual investigations
  • Assist in or coordinate with investigators witnesses searches, interview clients, employees, or third party witnesses, conduct public records searches, review and summarize employment and medical records for attorney review
  • Coordinate and assist in trial preparation
  • Coordinate compilation of trial binders, trial exhibits, and demonstrative exhibits
  • Coordinate arrangements for equipment and use of offsite trial facilities
  • Assist with preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists
  • Draft direct and cross examinations, assist with jury selection, operate trial preservation software, and attend trial
  • Perform basic legal and medical research, utilizing library books, online research tools and internet, cite checking and sherardizing
  • File maintenance within firm standard
  • Prepare files for storage or return to client
  • Assist in the post-trial and appeal process by performing such tasks as polling jury members, drafting memoranda of costs, cite-checking Motions for JNOV and/or new trial and appellate briefs, and creating and coordinating the assembly of excerpts of record
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job


EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department and possess a solid understanding of litigation issues and process
  • BA/BS degree or a certificate from an accredited paralegal program in addition to 5 years of experience in a law firm or corporate law environment
  • Experience in coordinating case clerks and other paralegals (preferred)
  • Experience coordinating all phases of case management for class actions and document intensive litigation using automated databases and automated document retrieval and imaging systems
  • Familiarity with both New York State and Federal courts, and court procedures
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, LiveNote, Relativity and other litigation support programs, and on-line research tools
  • Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and clients and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while safeguarding confidentiality
  • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment
  • Workload occasionally requires more than regular work week hours to perform essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours
  • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a team member


All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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