Nesco Resource has partnered with a prestigious law firm in Nassau County in their pursuit to hire a Litigation Paralegal. Must have prior experience working in a litigation firm.
This is a hybrid role; working 3 days/week in Uniondale, NY and 2 days/week remote.
Excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays.
Primary duties of the Litigation Paralegal include:
- Prepare legal documents including Notices of Motions, Subpoenas, Notices of Appearances, Pro Hac Vice Motions, Stipulations and other general court documents.
- Prepare documents for review and use by attorneys including discovery responses and affidavits.
- Organize and develop supporting materials, including visual aids and evidentiary items, for use in case presentation and proceedings.
- E-File documents (NYSCEF and PACER)
- Organize and develop supporting materials, including visual aids and evidentiary items, for use in case presentation and proceedings.
- Organize, analyze, chart and/or index, claim information, documents and/or exhibits for motion practice.
- May assist attorneys in preparation of materials for witnesses for deposition and/or trial concerning general matters.
- Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure.
- Review, categorize and analyze reports, records, data and discovery responses.
- Capture and record billable time in accordance with policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- At least 3 years experience in a litigation firm; comfortable with a large caseload
- Proactive with excellent organizational and follow-up skills
- Experienced in scheduling and calendaring
- Knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and procedures pertaining to electronic court filings and systems (NYSCEF)
- Ability to multi-task, supporting multiple attorneys.
- Ability to work with large document intensive cases.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and KOFAX Professional.
- Working knowledge of Lexis Advance and/or Westlaw
- Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
Compensation range: $60,000 - $75,000
Hybrid Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, with an hour lunch. Flexibility to work overtime when needed.
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