What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Scarinci Hollenbeck,LLC?
LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Location: Onsite
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Legal Paraprofessionals Manager, this role will be responsible for supporting various attorneys with all administrative aspects of the Litigation section specialty.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Input attorney and billable paralegal time into Workspace.
- Initiate opening of new files and closing of complete ones.
- Assist with basic legal research including but not limited to locating cases, statutes, and regulatory materials, conduct fact research on internet and private search engines.
- Attend, actively participate, and take notes at meetings.
- Collaborate and assist attorneys within other sections.
- Coordinate preparation of exhibits and witness lists.
- Draft, review, and edit correspondence (pleadings, petitions, motions, briefs, affidavits, contracts) and varied other specialty documents ensuring compliance with court rules.
- File any documents with courts, county, state, or federal agencies.
- Maintain contact with clients to track and analyze progress on a regular basis.
- Maintain open client list and calendar.
- Manage preparation of post-trial filings including briefing, motions for costs and sanctions as well as organize the case for appeal if necessary.
- Order any type of necessary report to maintain client satisfaction.
- Organize and maintain case files, schedule client conferences and attorney meetings.
- Prepare and submit attorney expense reports.
- Schedule couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Required Skills:
- Associate degree in Paralegal studies or related field or equivalent experience required.
- 3 years law firm experience.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain confidential/sensitive information; exercises discretion and good judgement.
- Deep understanding of legal terminology and principles, research methods, court processes.
- Effective time management skills and excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal and client service skills.
- Strong attention to detail particularly in proofreading.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and research skills.
- Strong technology skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, E-Discovery, NetDocuments, Elite 3E; knowledgeable in Zoom or similar teleconference platforms.
Certifications:
- Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- Notary preferred.
Work Hours:
- In office work at New York, NY location five days per week.
- Full-time, non-exempt, Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (one hour lunch).
- Overtime (over 40 hours) may be required from time to time.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and 401(k) benefits offered.
Scarinci Hollenbeck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $54 - $69