Litigation and Bankruptcy Paralegal

New York, NY 

As far as litigation, the candidate will provide general support to the litigation attorneys and practice group engaged in busy commercial litigation law practice.  In addition, this position will focus on cases requiring attention to detail and above average document management skills, extensive electronic knowledge, as well as good writing and communication skills.  This is a fast paced, focused, professional office offering challenging work in a collegial atmosphere.  Responsibilities include management of documents related to litigation, reviewing, prioritizing, drafting and analyzing case documents in the course of the Firm’s representation.  Specific duties following:

• Conduct independent factual and legal research including Internet, Westlaw, Pacer and Courtlink research
• Knowledge of e-discovery software including Concordance, FYI, MA3000, IPRO and Adobe Full Version
• Document scanning and Bates Numbering
• Summarize and organize deposition digests
• Organize trial exhibits
• Create document indexes
• Attend depositions and court trials as necessary
• Knowledge of state and federal courts
• Calendar deadlines
• Organization and filing of litigation document productions
• Organize and maintain case files
• Troubleshooting any problems with Litigation Practice Group Leader
• Organize and manage litigation documents
• Basic document drafting
• Compile motions and other court papers
• Identify appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases
• Additional tasks as assignment upon request 

Bankruptcy

• Draft Chapter 11 Pleadings, Petitions and Schedules
• Assist in preparing fee applications
• Review, draft and revise correspondence to courts, proofs of claims, first day motions, notice of motions, proposed orders, affidavits and certificates of service
• Finalize court documents for service and electronic filing
• Prepare documents for hearings
• Legal research using Westlaw
• Distribute bankruptcy articles
• Communicate with court chambers
• Bankruptcy candidates must also be open to assisting litigation with overflow projects

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of three years of litigation and bankruptcy paralegal experience in law firm setting
• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency on Microsoft Word
• Knowledge of the Electronic Court Filing (ECF) and PACER system
• Extensive experience in Chapter 11 proceedings and bankruptcy case administration
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of service of court documents
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel
• Ability to work under stress
• Flexibility with overtime
• Willingness to work with and assist other staff members in accomplishing work assignments
• Pleasant and cooperative attitude
• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly