Litigation Paralegal/Trial Paralegal - Top NYC International Firm

Legalpeople
New York, NY

Large International Firm is seeking a litigation paralegal to join their D.C. or N.Y. team. Must have at least one year in Big Law and one in court trial experience. The ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment is required. Firm offers 3 annual bonuses, profit sharing and a hybrid work schedule. With bonus and profit sharing salary range is $92,800-$133,400 plus OT


Responsibilities:

· Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence, and other documents for attorneys.

· Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system.

· Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics, etc.)

· Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes

· Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices

· Filing pleadings with court clerk

· Attend trial/arbitration, liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties, provide admin support as needed


Requirements:

· 3-8 years of litigation paralegal experience, at least 1 year in big law.

· Bachelor’s degree required

Must have at least one in-court trial experience

· Must be available for overtime work and intermittent travel for trial

· Must be able to function effectively independently

· Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Relativity, and Power Points

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to details

· Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Strong understanding of litigation process from commencement of action, discovery, trial court to appeal.

· Hybrid schedule (3 days in, 2 days WFH)


Salary will be commensurate with experience.

For immediate consideration please forward resume in MS Word format.

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