Paralegal

Saul Ewing LLP•New York, NY

45d•$90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Saul Ewing LLP is seeking a skilled paralegal to supports sit in its New York office. The Litigation Paralegal assists attorneys with case planning, development, and management, legal research, interviews clients, gathers facts and retrieves information, drafts and analyzes legal documents and collects, compiles and utilizes technical information, to make recommendations to the attorney.

Requirements

Ability to maintain confidentiality while exercising discretion and good judgement
Proficient within Microsoft office
Proficient within eDiscovery software as well as trial assistant platform
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a litigation paralegal in a law firm close to Saul Ewing’s size
Paralegal certificate

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
Drafts legal documents including routine case pleadings such as complaints, answers, and supporting motion documents.
Files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
Assist attorneys in all phases of discovery, including preparing discovery responses and requests
Document collection and review, electronic filing, maintaining litigation calendars, and research and analysis of evidence to be used in litigation cases.
Review, legal cite check, fact cite check and proofread of legal documents and discovery.
Research and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
Assist attorneys with deposition and preparation, which may include attending deposition
Assist attorneys with arbitrations and mediation, which may include attending those events.
Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
Performs other related duties as assigned.