Litigation Paralegal
- $65,000 - $75,000
- HUNTINGTN STA, NY
Commercial / Real Estate Litigation support role!
A bit about us:
Our client is a boutique law firm representing diverse clientele within commercial and real estate litigation! They are committed to retaining professionals who value the service we provide to clients and embrace teamwork, collaboration and innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered, we invite you to apply to our Litigation Paralegal opening!
Why join us?
- 100% employer paid benefits
- 401k with 3% contribution
- No billable requirement!
Job Details
Responsibilities:
1. Conducting extensive legal research to support case preparation and legal proceedings.
2. Assisting attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions.
3. Preparing legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
4. Managing and organizing large volumes of complex case-related documents, including creating and maintaining databases for managing and tracking case files.
5. Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
6. Directly assisting clients and maintaining excellent professional relationships.
7. Coordinating law office activities such as subpoena delivery.
8. Liaising between trial teams and internal/external third parties.
9. Providing administrative support to lawyers and enhancing office effectiveness.
10. Handling communication with clients, witnesses etc.
11. Administratively supporting and attending trials.
Qualifications:
1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
2. Proficient in legal research, legal document preparation, and litigation support.
3. Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols, as well as court systems.
4. Working knowledge of case management software, as well as MS Office proficiency.
5. Excellent secretarial and organizational skills.
6. Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
7. Strong written and oral communication skills.
8. Paralegal certification or degree in legal studies or related field is preferred.
9. Experience in maintaining and managing large volumes of documents and files.
10. A strong understanding of legal terminology and principles.
11. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff.
1. Conducting extensive legal research to support case preparation and legal proceedings.
2. Assisting attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions.
3. Preparing legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
4. Managing and organizing large volumes of complex case-related documents, including creating and maintaining databases for managing and tracking case files.
5. Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
6. Directly assisting clients and maintaining excellent professional relationships.
7. Coordinating law office activities such as subpoena delivery.
8. Liaising between trial teams and internal/external third parties.
9. Providing administrative support to lawyers and enhancing office effectiveness.
10. Handling communication with clients, witnesses etc.
11. Administratively supporting and attending trials.
Qualifications:
1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
2. Proficient in legal research, legal document preparation, and litigation support.
3. Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols, as well as court systems.
4. Working knowledge of case management software, as well as MS Office proficiency.
5. Excellent secretarial and organizational skills.
6. Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
7. Strong written and oral communication skills.
8. Paralegal certification or degree in legal studies or related field is preferred.
9. Experience in maintaining and managing large volumes of documents and files.
10. A strong understanding of legal terminology and principles.
11. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and staff.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment 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.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.