Litigation Case Manager (Paralegal / Legal Assistant)

New York, NY or Washington, DC

High-end, boutique, litigation law firm brings together a high-stakes, cutting-edge litigation practice and a pioneering public interest practice in one modern and progressive law firm. Firm’s highly experienced lawyers serve clients across a wide range of matters, including commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and complex regulatory and securities cases. The firm balances its commercial practice with a groundbreaking commitment to the public interest. From suing the white supremacists who organized the violence in Charlottesville, to co-founding the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund to connect those who have experienced workplace sexual misconduct with legal and public relations support, the Firm has placed public service at the center of its practice with notable results.  The Firm has experienced tremendous success and growth since their founding in 2017 and are now looking for smart and driven applicants to join their growing team. 

Responsibilities

• Support case teams as sole litigation case manager, or part of a larger team, during all stages of litigation from investigation through trial and appeal
• Actively participate in document collection and production, deposition preparation, hearings, and trials
• Conduct factual research
• Organize and maintain case files
• Utilize databases and eDiscovery solutions
• Assist in drafting motion papers, correspondence, and other documents
• Prepare and e-file documents with the court
• Attend trials and court hearings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with high academic standing
• Enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to civil rights and public interest law
• Flexible and energetic in a unique collaborative environment of a new and growing law firm
• Excellent communication skills, writing and editing skills, research ability, and attention to detail
• The initiative to problem-solve
• The ability to multitask and work well under pressure with unexpected and strict deadlines
• The flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed
• Strong computer skills, and the ability to learn new and innovative tools and solutions
• Prior law firm litigation paralegal experience preferred but not required
• Based in either the New York or Washington DC area or willing to relocate