Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal needed at a top international law firm's NY office. 4+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Essential Functions
* Assist attorneys with management of all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, deposition preparation, motion practice and trial preparation in New York State and Federal Courts.* Assist with drafting pleadings, discovery demands and responses, discovery requests, briefs, subpoenas, and motions, including but not limited, assistance with legal and factual cite checking, and bluebooking.* Track discovery and document productions, often using database software to manage document productions.* Conduct document review and analysis.* Serve as liaison between attorneys and clients to provide case updates and gather information.* Prepare case summaries and collaborate with attorneys to develop case strategy.* Electronic filing of court documents in NYSCEF and Federal Courts.* Work collaboratively with attorneys and colleagues while managing independent responsibilities.* Assemble trial notebooks, coordinate witness appearances, organize exhibits, and assist attorneys during hearings and trials.* Oversee and train assistants to file organization, and other appropriate tasks.* Coordinate with Firm's Managing Clerk Team to maintain all aspects of case calendars and track matter deadlines.* Perform research pertaining to Federal Rules, Local Rules and Practices and miscellaneous issues utilizing firm's internet and firm's research platform subscriptions.* Occasional trips to courts to file, retrieve and deliver courtesy copies of documents.* Liaise with internal and external resources as needed.
Competencies* Bachelor's Degree or paralegal certificate preferred.* 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal* Experience with Federal Court trials* Extensive knowledge of the FRCP/CPLR and court rules and procedures in New York State and Federal Courts.* Experience utilizing E-discovery platforms* Experience with electronic filing in NYSCEF and PACER/ECF.* Experience using legal databases, such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.* Excellent writing and analytical skills. xzbcwsv * Extraordinary attention to detail;* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;* Ability to work independently and complete a high volume of work in a timely manner;* Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while consistently delivering quality work product to both attorneys and clients;* Proven experience performing under pressure in a fast paced environment, both individually and within a team setting;* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, Lexis and iManage Document Management System.