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Title : PARALEGAL

Location : New York - Long Island
Refer to Job # LQJR861409

Active 2 days ago Paralegal - Law Firm Herbert Smith Freehills is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their litigation and arbitration practice groups. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of up to $75,000. Responsibilities: Handle paralegal duties within the litigation and arbitration practices as required for the attorneys within the New York office. Compile and organize case materials such as pleadings, discovery and correspondence documents, as well as compile relevant documents in databases and network drives to maintain an accessible case file. Assist senior paralegals and attorneys with preparing deposition witness files, document productions, briefs and other various tasks as they are assigned. Familiarity with pulling dockets and documents from PACER, NYSCEF and other Court websites. Ability to E-file in Federal and State Courts. Drafting of routine court documents such as Notices of Appearances, Pro Hac Vice Motions, Notices of Motions, Subpoenas, Stipulations and other general court documents. Conduct and provide internet research, including pulling cases from Lexis and Westlaw, as needed, along with conducting research and analyzing various law sources. Organize, analyze, and index documents and exhibits. Prepare witness preparation materials such as deposition preparation binders, direct testimony materials and cross examination materials. Assist with preparation of declarations, indexes and exhibits for opening, opposing and reply motions and arbitration submissions. Skills/Qualifications: At least 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal with a strong interest in the legal profession. BS/BA from an accredited college or university is required and a paralegal certificate is preferred. Superior working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Flexibility for overtime when needed. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities. Exercise good judgment and follow through on assigned tasks. The ideal candidate will enjoy being a team player as well as working independently. Exhibit a positive, helpful attitude and the ability to maintain confidential information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communications that are clear and concise, use proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary. Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities; ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow. Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations. Client and business focus: Responds positively to internal and external client demands. Problem solving: analyzes information to fully understand the key issues and solutions. Adaptability and flexibility: proactively communicates a positive message to others during times of change. Competencies: Builds Authentic Relationships and collaborates with others: Takes time to get to know people beyond their role and treats people with respect and in a fair and consistent way; Recognizes when colleagues are under pressure and volunteers to assist them where possible. Enhances the Client Experience and Achieves Results: Creates opportunities to enhance the experience of the firm's clients through their daily tasks; Behaves consistently with the firm's values in their interactions with others; Conducts themselves in a way that reflects positively on the firm's brand, both inside and outside the firm; Focuses their time and efforts on issues that will have the greatest impact on agreed objectives. Overview Law Firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their litigation and arbitration practice groups. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of up to $75,000. Responsibilities Handle paralegal duties within the litigation and arbitration practices as required for the attorneys within the New York office. Compile and organize case materials such as pleadings, discovery and correspondence documents, as well as compile relevant documents in databases and network drives to maintain an accessible case file. Assist senior paralegals and attorneys with preparing deposition witness files, document productions, briefs and other various tasks as they are assigned. Familiarity with pulling dockets and documents from PACER, NYSCEF and other Court websites. Ability to E-file in Federal and State Courts. Drafting of routine court documents such as Notices of Appearances, Pro Hac Vice Motions, Notices of Motions, Subpoenas, Stipulations and other general court documents. Conduct and provide internet research, including pulling cases from Lexis and Westlaw, as needed, along with conducting research and analyzing various law sources. Organize, analyze, and index documents and exhibits. Prepare witness preparation materials such as deposition preparation binders, direct testimony materials and cross examination materials. Assist with preparation of declarations, indexes and exhibits for opening, opposing and reply motions and arbitration submissions. Skills/Qualifications At least 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal with a strong interest in the legal profession. BS/BA from an accredited college or university is required and a paralegal certificate is preferred. Superior working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Flexibility for overtime when needed. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work Paralegal Certificate preferred, BS/BA from an accredited college or university

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