What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Nesco Resource?
Nesco Resource has partnered with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Nassau County, NY in their pursuit to hire a Paralegal with litigation experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative legal team supporting complex and high-level matters.
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Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.
- Position Type: Full-time, permanent
- Location: Fully onsite in Garden City, NY
- Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience
- Qualifications: Paralegal certificate or degree in Paralegal Studies preferred, with 5 years of litigation experience
- Prepare, serve, and file court papers in connection with ongoing litigation matters
- Coordinate and manage filings in collaboration with process servers
- Engage in ongoing client communication to ensure timely case coordination and support
- Prepare and assist with responses to firm audit requests
- Draft correspondence and support attorneys with calendaring and scheduling
- Handle electronic filing and service of legal documents for New Jersey, New York and Connecticut state courts, All Federal Courts, Surrogate's Court and Bankruptcy Court
- Legal research
- Assist in organizing exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
- Cite check and shepardize briefs
- Paralegal certificate or degree in Paralegal Studies preferred, with 5 years of litigation experience
- Ability to work 9:30 am to 5:30 pm; must be available for overtime
- Ability to multi-task, work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Knowledge of legal research methods
- Strong typing skills, thorough and accurate
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Familiarity with Elite 3E Workplace Time Entry timekeeping program or similar program
- Familiarity with NetDocuments document management system or similar system
- Well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
PRO038
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.
Salary : $95,000 - $115,000