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Title : Temporary Paralegal

Location : New York - Long Island
Refer to Job # LVPC745032

Temporary Paralegal The candidate will provide responsibilities include: Organizes, manages and updates client files/pleadings (electronic and paper copies). Reviews and analyzes client files, data and documents to assist in the investigation of facts and allegations involved in discovery. Assists with preparing documents for production and witness files to be used at depositions or trial. Drafts, edits and proofreads cover letters, administrative memos, and Word documents. Provides data entry support on litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets. Performs searches in various litigation databases. Assists with document collections at client sites. Assists in the maintenance of practice group document libraries. Schedules and tracks depositions, filing deadlines, etc. Indexes and summarizes documents and depositions. Coordinates discovery and/or filings with courts or government agencies. Performs basic legal and factual research. Assists with creation of privilege logs. Prepares trial, witness or briefing notebooks (electronic and paper copies). Assists at hearings, trials, and/or client meetings. Provides direction and guidance to project assistants assigned to case team. The candidate must have fluency in Arabic and computer literacy skills, with proofreading, translations, citation checks and such. Must have a Bachelor's Degree. Must have 1-3+ years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience. Must have demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Must have ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts. Must have demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements. Must have ability to apply technical knowledge or guidance, analyze and interpret data from several sources to solve problems by applying precedent or extrapolating from previous experience. Must have knowledge of relevant area of law (e.g. litigation, IP, environmental). Must have basic knowledge and skills to cite check under the supervision of a more senior paralegal. Must have strong attention to detail, including superior spelling and grammar. Must have demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and with others in a cooperative manner to accomplish position functions and participate in team efforts. Must have basic knowledge of Relativity, Case Notebook, and Case Map. Must have ability to interact effectively and professionally with attorneys and clients. Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Must have basic knowledge of records management. Must have moderate typing skills. Must have ability to safely lift, move and carry boxes without assistance, weighing up to 50 pounds. Must have ability to travel or work overtime as necessary.

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