Current Openings

Additional requirements for the position are as follows:

• Bachelor’s degree (for a title of Paralegal) or Associate’s degree (for a title of Legal Assistant). Alternatively, must be on a path to a degree in college;
• Previous litigation experience strongly preferred;
• Excellent technology skills and aptitude;
• Motivated self-starter, with ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Superior attention to detail and proofreading skills, organizational skills and good judgment;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing;
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines;
• Availability for overtime after hours and weekends to meet case demands;
• Ability to learn quickly and eagerly.

We provide competitive pay and a professional environment with numerous opportunities for experience and growth. 

To be considered, please e-mail your resume and salary requirements (required) to [email protected].

Daily responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Handling client billing and maintaining records of billing guidelines, balances, and deadlines
• Enter attorneys’ time
• Format, edit briefs; input TOAs and TOCs
• Make hotel and flight reservations
• Reserve conference rooms and make arrangements for the visitors, including ordering meals, and catering to various requests
• File attorneys’ emails in the DMS (Document Management System)
• Coordinate and make copies; put together binders
• Create check requests
• Distribute Key Decision books
• Create shells for documents
• Prepare, e-file and serve pleadings and all related documents to be filed with the Court and maintain the file docket in each assigned case
• Prepare and serve discovery, work efficiently in the e-discovery database system
•  Submit requests to the e-discovery system and provide follow-up and updates
• Monitor all activity in assigned cases and respond accordingly, i.e. calendaring, updates to distribution lists, etc.
• Draft correspondence to Court, and routine documents that are filed with the Court
• Conduct research
• Assist attorneys and other paralegals in preparation for trials and provide trial support
• Maintain case calendar
• Prepare and maintain case and document files, to include submitting File Opening Memos and closing requested client/matters.
• Provide back up to daytime paralegals with projects, Court filings and trial preparations
• Prepare, file and serve pleadings
• Coordinate shareholder notices, audit notices, delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action(s)
• Develop computer proficiency with all applications required by the job, to include, but not limited to: File&Serve Xpress, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF Docs, Adobe, iManage filing system, Intapp time entry, Intapp conflict check system, e-discovery databases
• Type and proofread legal documents, memoranda, correspondence, forms
• Attend to Corporate calendar, and assigned attorney’s calendars; make appointments and reservations
• Answer phones, take messages or transfer phone calls into attorney’s voice-mail, transcribe messages, if needed
• Document production; typing from handwritten copies, tapes and voice-mails
• Send faxes, make copies, send mail by Federal Express and Certified Mail
• Transfer calls and set up conference calls
• Search for addresses, phone numbers and other relevant case information in Outlook and document management system
• Bring things into the system and send e-mails with more than one attachment
• Assist with overflow work when needed and any other duties as assigned
• Assist in other sections if requested, on an as-needed basis

Requirements:

• College degree required; previous administrative experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing
• Excellent technology skills, including experience working with tables of content and authority, and aptitude; strong typing and proofreading skills
• Ability to learn quickly and eagerly and possessing aptitude to assist with filings and handle paralegal tasks
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment; multi-task and meet multiple, overlapping deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently; team player attitude is a must
• Self-starter and motivated; flexible and dependable
• Availability for overtime after hours and weekends

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We offer a beautiful facility; a competitive salary commensurate with skill level and experience; and excellent benefit package, including immediate coverage under our medical, dental & vision plans, parking/commuting allowance, 401K plan and generous paid time off. 

To apply for the position, please submit your resume and cover letter with your salary expectations to [email protected].

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