Litigation Paralegal

New York, NY

A premier, global, law firm’s New York office is looking for a Litigation Paralegal. This candidate will assist attorneys in all stages of litigation while handling a variety of substantive and administrative responsibilities under the supervision of an attorney. Coordinate and oversee all aspects of case-related eDiscovery, including but not limited to database setup and implementation, online document review and production, preparation of witness files, data preparation for trial and post-litigation eDiscovery processes. 

As the Litigation Paralegal your job duties will include but not limited to:

• Assist with client and witness interviews, investigations, fact analysis
• Assist with first pass document review
• Prepare of chronologies, cast of characters, etc.
• Assist with first pass draft of pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions to compel discovery, etc.
• Assist Paralegals with eDiscovery case work flows
• Case team liaison with eDiscovery Support team
• Online research including fact checking
• Knowledge of e-filing applications and procedures
• Prepare witness files for deposition and trial using electronic tools
• Understanding of proficiency using eDiscovery tools and processes
• Log at least 1260 billable hours in first year; 1500 hours annually starting in year two 

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willing to work overtime 

Qualifications & Required Experience

• Familiarity with litigation support and eDiscovery tools; assist with organizing and implementing the firm’s eDiscovery processes
• Bachelor’s degree required
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate also preferred 

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Outlook and Excel; proficiency using the Internet for fact research