Paralegal - Tax

DLA Piper•New York, NY

3d•$50 - $66•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal – Tax Controversy & SALT supports the firm’s strategic initiatives and performs substantive case, matter, or entity-related duties under attorney supervision. The role prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review; compiles, analyzes, and summarizes information; and coordinates efforts among attorneys, clients, outside counsel, opposing counsel, other parties, and vendors. The position is based in the New York office and offers a hybrid work schedule. The specific hybrid arrangement is determined at hiring and may be modified at the firm’s discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate; individuals without a degree or certification require five years of legal support experience in the specific practice area.
Strong skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw, or a similar application.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills for daily interaction with staff, paralegals, attorneys, and clients.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to handle large volumes of work associated with each matter.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, maintain high standards, and preserve confidences.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or a paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities

Draft simple pleadings and assist attorneys with major motions and filings.
Cite-check and fact-check legal memoranda, apply Bluebook citation rules, and Shepardize cases.
Organize documents for witness interviews, depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations.
Review, organize, and maintain document databases for case tracking, discovery, and document productions.
Use legal software such as Relativity and litigation technology, including eDiscovery and data rooms.
E-file documents in state and federal courts and coordinate service of documents.
Locate and review case-related information through online research or document review.
Assist with preparing pretrial motions, trial binders, and trial exhibits.
Assist attorneys at depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations.
Manage data rooms and matter files.
Support attorneys in the home office and offices across the firm.
Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences; produce high-quality work; respond to correspondence professionally and promptly; meet deadlines and manage competing priorities; comply with firm policies; and maintain confidences.