Junior Real Estate Litigation Paralegal

New York, NY

Reports to: Associates and Partners 

Premier, boutique, real estate, law firm is now accepting applications for a paralegal position.

By uniting many of the best real estate attorneys of our generation, this Firm has become one of New York’s most prominent real estate law firms. The firm excels by solely practicing real estate law and only taking on projects and cases where it is among the best in the field.  Firm has achieved groundbreaking results in the courtroom, in the board room, at the closing table, in the lobbies of legislative bodies, and in every other venue where talented legal advocacy is key to its clients’ interests.

The paralegal role works litigation in the Supreme Court department. The position’s essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to; preparing & filing pleadings and motions; assisting attorneys with any task assigned; case management and trial preparation; and drafting legal documents and other client/court correspondences.

Firm has made Crain’s Best Places to Work List three times in the last six years. Out of our last five paralegals, in the last 10 years, four of them have gone on to Ivy or top 50 law schools after completing their two year term. All of these paralegals credit the law firm training for not only assisting them in law school, but raising their LSAT score to the highest levels.

Benefits include: Subsidized Health Insurance, Free Dental Cleanings and Vision Check-ups, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(K) plan, and Subsidized Gym Memberships.

In our quest to continue being one of the best places to work, the Firm also provides Friday morning massages and manicures, as well as tickets for sporting events, Broadway shows, and concerts throughout the year.

Compensation mentioned includes base salary, year-end bonus and overtime. 

Requirements

• Candidate must be able to focus on details
• Bachelor’s degree desired
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality and discretion