Senior Litigation Paralegal

New York, NY

A premiere global law firm seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal for the New York office.  The Sr. Litigation Paralegal will assist with the management of a heavy litigation docket that encompasses the complete range of a litigation life cycle.  Demonstrate expert competency in all paralegal functions including those related to case management, document collections and productions, deposition and witness interviews, court filings and trial coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead trial paralegal
• Manage the initial organization of a case and advising junior members of the department on best practices relating to the documents,  workflow and the case team. Interact with firm departments and external vendors regarding technology issues, database  customization and electronic productions.
• Serve as lead paralegal in document collection efforts. Delegate work to junior paralegals and supervising their activities with respect to document collections, document productions and database management.
• Lead projects relating to privilege and redaction logs.
• Serve as point person between case teams and paralegal team and coordinate activities of junior paralegals in accomplishing deposition and witness interview preparation goals. Lead paralegal team in gathering and preparing documents relevant to witnesses, organize   exhibits, take notes and handle exhibits during the deposition, and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding.
• Collect documents and data, conduct fact investigations and assist with witness interviews, coordinate and oversee document collections, and ensure appropriate handling of electronic discovery materials and compliance with legal discovery obligations. Facilitate orderly case administration and reporting through implementation of internal matter management tools and systems.
• Take lead in working with attorneys and the Managing Attorney’s Office in the preparation and filing of all court documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 3-4 years of litigation experience, including prior trial experience in that role.
• Ability to lead junior paralegals.
• Self-motivated and willing to accept responsibilities outside of initial job description.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and independently.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent organizational, computer and documentation skills and an ability to prioritize effectively.
• Proficient in MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio and related software.
• Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication are essential in this collaborative work environment.

Compensation: $80,000.00-$95,000.00, plus overtime and bonus, based on experience.

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