Entry Level Paralegal

Rare opportunity for a recent college grad, considering a career in law, to utilize the services of a staffing agency for an entry level position with a top law firm!

MUST be able to start immediately, commit a minimum 2 years to the position, AND have 3.5 or better GPA.

Join a bright team of some of the most prolific, skilled litigators in New York as a litigation paralegal.

Beautiful offices in lower Manhattan. The firm is among the best in their field.

The position’s essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to; preparing & filing pleadings and motions; assisting attorneys with any task assigned; case management and trial preparation; and drafting legal documents and other client/court correspondences.

The candidate will support a team of 10 attorneys in all stages of case management, from inception through disposition/trial and will take ownership of ad hoc projects as they occur.

The candidate should be a self-starter and willing to get involved and thrive in a fast paced environment.

Required Skills:

· Bachelor’s degree.

· Strong management, organizational, communication and writing skills.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Knowledge and experience with electronic filing in State and Federal Courts

· Strong MS Office Skills (Outlook, MS Word, Excel) (Knowledge of Microsoft Table of Contents and Authorities a plus)

· Knowledge of Westlaw and BlueBook style encouraged, but not required

· Experience with calendar management and Zoom scheduling technology

· Team-oriented mindset and strong work ethic

· Unafraid to tackle problems head-on and seek out creative solutions

· Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality and discretion

Responsibilities:

· Manage incoming correspondence (emails, mail) and upload same in case database.

· Maintain electronic case databases, run searches on databases.

· Assist in preparation of discovery demands, responses and production of documents.

· Prepare, serve and manage document and deposition subpoenas.

· Assist with drafting of stipulations, cover letters, affidavits of service

· Prepare for depositions, hearings and trials

· Manage attorneys’ appearance calendar for all attorneys – motions, conferences, arguments.

· Contact NY Courts to obtain information pertaining to case and judges’ rules when necessary.

· Conduct research in NY regulatory authorities.

· Prepare and file pleadings, motions and relevant documents in paper format or by utilizing courts electronic filing.

· Preparation of service copies of motions, pleadings, demands, correspondence and serve in timely manner.

· Occasionally render support in administrative departments.

Vault Top Ranked Best Midsize Law Firm to Work for.

Benefits include Rolls Royce of Health Insurance Plans, Firm Funded Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Matching 401(K) plan, Commuter benefits, Subsidized 80% Gym Memberships.

Salary 60k