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Title : Senior Litigation Paralegal

Location : New York - Long Island
Refer to Job # EFEC764098


Senior Litigation Paralegal The candidate should have work experience in AmLaw 100 firms or specialized boutique law firms who will contribute as lead paralegal on large, complex cases and provide instruction and informal mentorship to junior paralegals at the Firm. Perform all elements of litigation case management, including file management, case calendaring, discovery, and trial activities. Utilize existing systems and procedures and/or establish new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of documents by and for the lawyers on the case team. On a case-specific basis, coordinate and oversee the tasks of more junior paralegals and other support staff as needed on large litigation matters and/or investigations in all phases of litigation from discovery through trial/arbitration. Liaise between case team lawyers and support staff as needed to ensure that case-specific paralegal services are meeting the teams expectations. Interact with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors, and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of Firm activities, specifically trials and arbitrations. Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested by lawyers; conduct legal research under lawyer supervision. Provide formal and/or informal guidance and training to more junior paralegals regarding Firm and litigation procedures and best practices. Should have 5 years of work experience as a litigation paralegal in an AmLaw 100 firm or a specialized litigation practice firm. Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial. Experience preparing for and attending trials/arbitrations/hearings is required. Must have experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics, including negotiating for work space, setting-up remote office space, and coordinating with vendors. Should have experience developing and maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files. Must have excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities. Should have experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e- filings. Must have experience using e-discovery databases (e.g. Concordance, Relativity, Ringtail). Must have experience using litigation support software for managing files and transcripts preferred (e.g. LiveNote, CaseMap, COVinteractive, etc.). Should preferably have proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
 
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