Sr. Paralegal - Business and Commercial

DLA Piper•New York, NY

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Paralegal – Business and Commercial works with attorneys and supports the firm’s strategic initiatives by performing substantive case-, matter-, or entity-related duties under attorney supervision. The role drafts legal documents and correspondence for attorney review, compiles and analyzes information, and coordinates work among attorneys, clients, outside counsel, other parties, and vendors. The position is based in DLA Piper’s New York office and offers a hybrid work arrangement, as determined with the hiring manager or supervisor and subject to change at the firm’s discretion. The position handles substantive projects and cases with little supervision, drawing on in-depth knowledge of the practice area. Responsibilities include litigation research and document work, discovery and court filings, preparation for proceedings, and maintaining matter files and data rooms. The paralegal also mentors case assistants and junior paralegals and may assist attorneys in the home office and other firm offices. The role requires at least five years of paralegal experience in a specific practice area. A high school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate is preferred. The expected hiring range is $56.08–$74.31 per hour, depending on geographic market and qualifications. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship or support.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of paralegal experience in a specific practice area of law.
Strong skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
In-depth knowledge of the practice area and ability to perform substantive projects and cases with little supervision.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for daily interaction with staff, paralegals, attorneys, and clients.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and assignments.
Solid technical skills for setting up, tracking, and maintaining matters.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience conducting fact gathering and analyzing information.
Advanced knowledge of practice-area rules and procedures.
Ability to identify relationships among cases, statutes, regulations, and other legal authorities.
Understanding of the interdependence of the firm’s practice groups.
Proficiency with numbers, Excel spreadsheets, and data manipulation.
Understanding of the litigation life cycle, including complaint filing, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
Understanding of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
Understanding of Federal, State, and local procedural rules and electronic and hard-copy court filing procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Paralegal certificate.

Responsibilities

Draft simple pleadings and assist attorneys with major motions and filings.
Perform cite-checking, fact-checking, Bluebooking of legal memoranda, and Shepardizing cases.
Assist with preparation for witness interviews, hearings, depositions, trials, arbitrations, and mediation.
Review, organize, and maintain document databases for case tracking, discovery, and document productions.
Use legal software such as Relativity, litigation technology tools, and data rooms.
Apply Federal, State, and local rules of procedure and court filing procedures, including electronic and hard-copy filing.
E-file documents in State and Federal courts and arrange service of those documents.
Locate and review case-related information through online research and document review.
Assist in preparing pretrial motions, trial binders, and trial exhibits, and in drafting motions, discovery requests, and responses.
Assist attorneys at depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations.
Prepare subpoenas and coordinate service of process.
Research legal issues and prepare memoranda summarizing findings.
Conduct document searches and create electronic files and folders in data rooms and databases.
Create and maintain production and privilege logs.
Manage data rooms and matter files.
Gather facts, analyze information, anticipate attorneys’ needs, and exercise sound independent judgment.
Mentor case assistants and junior paralegals.
Communicate effectively, produce high-quality work, respond to correspondence promptly and professionally, meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, comply with firm policies, and maintain confidences.