Job Details

Major law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal specializing in Plaintiff-side personal injury to join its team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Must possess a high level of proficiency with litigation databases, including Relativity and deposition transcript management databases

• Must possess a high level of expertise with cite-checking legal documents and utilizing The Bluebook
• Must possess a high level of proficiency with legal research databases (e.g
• Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law)
• Must possess a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have significant experience with court systems and court docketing websites (e.g. PACER, NYSCEF)
• Must have significant experience utilizing document management systems, file transfer platforms, mobile devices and basic information governance
• Must be able to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
• Ability to protect and maintain confidential, privileged, or other sensitive information and materials in accordance with all Firm policies
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for extended periods of time
• Must have interpersonal and communication skills necessary to effectively liaise between attorneys, clients, various support departments and outside vendors

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal, including extensive trial experience
• Ideal candidate would be from an AmLaw 100 firm, government agency, or general counsel's office
• In-depth knowledge of State laws and legal procedures required
• Senior Paralegal with experience in either Employment Law or Personal Injury
• Proficienct in Excel

Responsibilities

• Drafting initial legal documents, including Complaints, letters, discovery demands, and mediation statements
• Managing Court filings and ensuring proper service in compliance with state regulations
• Conducting light legal research, referencing ECF, and gathering information on Defendants and companies
• Maintaining an organized calendar with a focus on deadlines
• Overseeing client management, from intakes to evidence collection
• Document organization in electronic folders
• Preparation of necessary documents for motions, e.g., Tables of Contents and exhibits