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The Paralegal assists and supports attorneys with legal research and document preparation for court proceedings. This role supports all phases of complex litigation, including case planning, document management, legal research, fact gathering, and the drafting and analysis of legal documents in state and federal courts.
Job Responsibility:
Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with attorneys, clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel
Draft legal documents, including formal discovery requests, notices, responses, document productions, and deposition summaries
Track case progress and support attorneys through all phases of litigation
Request records and documents from private and public institutions, including clients, the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Demonstrate digital proficiency in assembling, retrieving, managing, and maintaining electronically stored information and litigation files
Maintain client relationships
schedule meetings
arrange interviews
follow up on client requests
and retrieve necessary information
Prepare documents and materials for expert review
Conduct legal research, including statutory and case law
draft legal forms
and prepare and manage exhibits
Prepare for and attend mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed
Draft damages brochures, presentations, and photographic exhibits for use in litigation and settlement presentations
Electronically file pleadings, briefs, motions, notices, affidavits, and related exhibits in both State and Federal courts
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including copy machines, printers, scanners, and PCs
Experience managing e-discovery platforms and working with litigation databases and online legal research tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5–7 years of plaintiff-side litigation experience in New York
Demonstrated experience with Federal (PACER) and New York State (NYSCEF) electronic filing systems (required)
Strong experience handling state and federal court filings and litigation support