Paralegal
Robert Half Legal
Description
Our client is a preeminent national law firm that focuses on complex litigation, including the prosecution of securities, corporate governance, antitrust, and consumer actions on behalf of individuals and institutional investors. They are seeking to add a Paralegal to their team in New York.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Perform legal and factual research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, BloombergLaw AlphaSense, and other systems;
+ Proofread and cite-check/fact-check briefs, complaints, and other documents;
+ Securities filings
+ Filing documents via NYCEF
+ Prepare, finalize, and file legal documents;
+ Assist with retrieval of rules and regulations;
+ Organize and track case files, and maintain reference files;
+ Prepare for depositions, hearings, trials and /or client meetings (includes scheduling with multiple parties including outside council and vendors, preparing exhibits, etc.); and
+ Maintain time entries in iTimeKeep.
Requirements
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree plus 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm;
+ Must have experience with securities filings
+ Helpful if you have experience and skills performing cite checking and Bluebooking;
+ Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills;
+ Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other court-related websites;
+ Strong proofreading and grammar skills along with a keen eye for detail;
+ Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
+ Effectively able to organize and prioritize work, and the ability to work well under pressure;
+ Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities;
+ Create Table of Contents and Table of Authorities preferred
+ Solid word processing skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
+ Class action experience is a plus; and
+ The ability and willingness to work overtime to meet business needs.
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