Litigation Paralegal

Company: Experis
Location: New York
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Litigation boutique has an immediate opening for a paralega with Asbestos litigation experience. The paralegal will support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including initiating suit; discovery (including eDiscovery); preparing court submissions; trial; and post-trial and appellate procedures. Candidate would need to be able to:

• Oversee the production and maintenance of litigation documents and evidentiary materials, organizing documents and assisting counsel to prepare for depositions, hearings, trials or other courtroom proceedings.
  • Handle court filings in compliance with court rules and procedures.
    • Maintain the calendar for all deadlines under the applicable rules of procedure and local rules.
      • Organize and maintain electronic and hard copy files for assigned cases.
        • Maintain a docket for each pending matter before a court, arbitration panel or governmental agency, as requested by attorneys.
          • Assist with the preparation of court filings. Qualifications
            • Mass tort experience.
            • Knowledge of Federal and New York local court rules, procedures, and practices.
            • Knowledge and familiarity with e-filing on PACER and NYS e-filing system.
            • Experience with calendaring or docketing systems.
            • Possess a strong understanding of the e-Discovery process, including the ability to manipulate and run database software
              

Keywords: Experis, New York , Litigation Paralegal, Legal , New York, New York