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Title : Senior Litigation Paralegal

Location : New York - Long Island
Refer to Job # KLYI745649

This large New York law firm is one of the most prominent business firms. The firm has practice groups in the following areas: corporate, litigation, creditors’ rights, tax, executive compensation and benefits, antitrust, and real estate. Associates undergo training sessions and because of the one to one ratio between partners and associates, associates are able to take on a lot of responsibility early on. The working environment is informal, hands-on, and team oriented which encourages the growth and success of the firm. Attorneys pride themselves on their independent thinking, creativity, and highly energized atmosphere. Attorneys enjoy extremely competitive salaries at this highly regarded and very prominent law firm.
Senior Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities : Support attorneys in all aspects of litigation practice. Assist with the collection, review and organization of discovery materials. Coordinate with Automated Legal Support Department to create, maintain and update document databases. Prepare documents for production and create document productions logs, privilege logs and redaction logs. Assist attorneys with the preparation and filing of pleadings and other court documents. Assist in conducting and organizing factual research relating to experts, witnesses, arbitrators, corporations and other entities. Prepare witness prep binders, deposition exhibits, case chronologies and other materials. Organize and maintain deposition transcripts and exhibits; prepare errata sheets. Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, expert materials, attorney notebooks and other documents in hard copy and electronic binders. Cite-check legal documents to conform citations and authorities to the Blue Book standard, Shepardize authorities, verify the accuracy of quoted material and cited exhibits. Summarize articles, reports, witness statements, deposition transcripts and other materials. Assist legal teams at depositions, witness interviews, presentations, conferences, hearings, oral arguments and trials. Assist in scheduling of court reporters, videographers and room reservations for depositions. Anticipate attorneys needs; advise and mentor junior paralegals on complex matters and assignments. Conform to the state rules of Professional Responsibility. Work on special departmental projects and handle other duties as assigned. Requirements : The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree. Should have 5 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal in a law firm, including extensive trial experience. Must possess high level of proficiency with litigation databases, including Relativity and deposition transcript management databases. Must possess high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Have familiarity with document management systems, file transfer platforms, mobile devices and basic information governance. Have ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Should have ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Should have ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for extended periods of time. Must have interpersonal and communication skills necessary to effectively liaise between attorneys, clients and various support departments.
 
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