Litigation Paralegal

The Litigation Paralegal works directly with our attorneys providing legal assistance and support. This full-time position is located in New York, NY and reports to the Office Manager.
Essential Functions

• Assist attorneys with management of all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, deposition preparation, motion practice and trial preparation in New York State and Federal Courts.
• Assist with drafting pleadings, discovery demands and responses, discovery requests, briefs, subpoenas, and motions, including but not limited, assistance with legal and factual cite checking, and bluebooking.
• Track discovery and document productions, often using database software to manage document productions.
• Conduct document review and analysis.
• Serve as liaison between attorneys and clients to provide case updates and gather information.
• Prepare case summaries and collaborate with attorneys to develop case strategy.
• Electronic filing of court documents in NYSCEF and Federal Courts.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and colleagues while managing independent responsibilities.
• Assemble trial notebooks, coordinate witness appearances, organize exhibits, and assist attorneys during hearings and trials.
• Oversee and train assistants to file organization, and other appropriate tasks.
• Coordinate with Firm’s Managing Clerk Team to maintain all aspects of case calendars and track matter deadlines.
• Perform research pertaining to Federal Rules, Local Rules and Practices and miscellaneous issues utilizing firm’s internet and firm’s research platform subscriptions.
• Occasional trips to courts to file, retriever & delivery courtesy copies of documents.

Liaise with internal and external resources as needed.
Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal
• Experience with Federal Court trials
• Extensive knowledge of the FRCP/CPLR and court rules and procedures in New York State and Federal Courts.
• Experience utilizing E-discovery platforms
• Experience with electronic filing in NYSCEF and PACER/ECF.
• Experience using legal databases, such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Extraordinary attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and complete a high volume of work in a timely manner;
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while consistently delivering quality work product to both attorneys and clients;
• Proven experience performing under pressure in a fast paced environment, both individually and within a team setting;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, Lexis and iManage Document Management System.

Please send all resumes in Word format to anolfi@friedmanwilliams.com for consideration.