Case Manager-Complex Litigation

Reports to: Managing Director of Paralegals

New York, NY

Summary

Premier, global, law firm seeks a proactive and experienced Senior Paralegal to work with our Litigation Department in our New York office. The Case Manager, who will report to the Managing Director of Paralegals, will work directly with our attorneys and other staff members to prepare for upcoming and ongoing cases to help reach the common goal of successful case outcomes. Specifically, the Case Manager will assist with conducting research, proofreading, cite-checking, bluebooking, and filing of court documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned cases in an organized and efficient manner
• Perform legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, BloombergLaw, AlphaSense, and other systems
• Proofread and cite-check/fact-check briefs, complaints, and other documents
• Prepare, finalize, and file legal documents
• Assist with retrieval of rules and regulations
• Organize and track case files, and maintain reference files
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, trials and/or client meetings (includes scheduling with multiple parties including outside counsel and vendors, preparing exhibits, etc.)
• Maintain time entries in iTimeKeep

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, plus 5-12 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm (complex litigation experience in federal district courts, including multidistrict litigation, is a plus, as is Class Action experience)
• Experience managing multiple cases during large scale discovery, including organizing incoming and outgoing productions in coordination with various attorney teams, co-counsel, defendants’ counsel and litigation support.
• Experience with e-filing or assisting in e-filing in federal district courts
• Solid experience and skills performing cite checking and Bluebooking
• Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, BloombergLaw, and other court and news-related sources
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills
• Strong proofreading and grammar skills along with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Effectively able to organize and prioritize work, and the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to multitask, handling multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Strong word processing and computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• The ability and willingness to work overtime to meet business needs, as needed
• Occasional flexibility with shifting work hours (i.e. beginning early or staying late, separate from overtime), if business needs require

Work Environment

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in New York, NY
• This is a hybrid role typically 3 days in-office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays required); 2 days work-from-home
• Overtime (above 35 hours) may be required based on business needs
• firm values diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the USA

Benefits

• Firm provides medical, dental, and vision plans along with other benefits such as generous PTO, employee assistance programs, 401k, and more
• Salary range: $110,000.00-$125,000.00, plus overtime and bonus. This position is eligible for an annual merit-based bonus.

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