Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal with expertise or interest in employment law to support our attorneys in case preparation, filings, and trial operations. You will be an integral part of the team, assisting in all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and legal drafting. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.
Position Details:
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: $40/ hour
Duration: 3+ months
Location: New York (Hybrid- 2 days in office, 3 days remote)
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and review legal documents, including discovery responses, pleadings, motions, and case summaries.
- Conduct legal research into employment law statutes, labor codes, and precedents.
- E-file court documents in state and federal courts using systems such as PACER and local e-filing platforms.
- Manage case files, maintain litigation calendars, and track important deadlines.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials, including organizing exhibits and witness prep.
- Support compliance with discovery requests, including managing document production and organizing case materials.
- Collaborate with attorneys on settlement packages and strategies.
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or higher in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in employment law.
- Strong familiarity with employment law practices and labor-and-employment litigation processes.
- Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of eDiscovery platforms and electronic filing systems.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a high-volume environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Availability to work two days per week in the office.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with attorneys and other team members.