Real Estate Litigation Paralegal

Our client is a boutique law firm in New York. They focus on protecting the rights of their clients. Their firm concentrates in wills, trusts and estate litigation, and real estate and all matters incidental to this complex area of law.

Competitive Salary
401k
PTO
Health Benefits
Sick Time
Profit sharing
FSA

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation cases from onset through post trial. Ascertaining calendaring and deadline management.
• Conduct research to support legal proceedings and to assist attorneys.
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and settlement agreements.
• Oversee and coordinate all details before, during and after the trial.
• Organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Draft correspondence and legal pleadings.
• Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research.
• Locate and develop case relevant information.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Record and store client information – often via a case management software system.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Real Estate Litigation Paralegal.
• Paralegal certification or degree from an accredited school or university.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
• Extensive knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent research skills and attention to detail.
• Must have a strong understanding of real estate closings, contract of sale, reviewing title reports, clearing title issues, preparing and responding to disclosure demands, and preparing motions.
• Strong understanding of state and federal court rules, calendaring, e-filing, and trial procedures.