General Litigation Paralegal

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Lewis Brisbois offers legal practice in more than 40 specialties, and a multitude of sub-specialties. Our attorneys have broad knowledge, experience, and sensitivity to our clients’ unique needs. Through interaction among our practice groups, Lewis Brisbois provides a wide range of legal services to each client with a continuity of representation across multiple disciplines. We have built longstanding relationships with corporate and institutional clients based on our ability to provide comprehensive service on a national scale. With offices from Los Angeles to New York and Seattle to Miami, our attorneys reflect the communities in which they live. Lewis Brisbois’ culture has fostered a diverse group of professionals committed to promoting the best interests of our clients, our communities and the legal profession. We support diversity in communities across the nation through new and ongoing relationships with minority and women-owned businesses. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including a 401K with employer contribution. Compensation ranges are for qualified candidates with relevant experience. The New York office is seeking a paralegal with litigation experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys, calendaring, document management including but not limited to review, creation, and organization. In addition, compiling information for discovery responses, interrogatories, pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation are essential functions of this role. Responsibilities As Litigation Paralegal, you will: Prepare documents for attorney review, including letters, forms, presentations, charts and spreadsheets Coordinate with local office services for large copy and binder creation requests Assist with trial preparation including assembling deposition summaries and updating trial exhibits Organize, index and maintain case files Draft various legal documents including transmittal letters, subpoenas and case summaries for attorney review Conduct legal research Gather case related materials including contracts, witness and expert files, and exhibits File documents with government agencies and courts Maintain departmental docketing calendar to ensure timely filings Prepare trial work spaces, including coordinating with IT and outside vendors regarding war room equipment Provide administrative trial support, including maintaining exhibit lists and filing court documents Job Specifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate (certificate may be required base on region, state or client requirements). At least five (5) years of litigation work experience Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) Strong Excel skills required Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills Ability to work with large data sets Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities Ability to work flexible and/or fluctuating work hours Meet the billable expectation of 1,600 hours per year Ability to handle and maintain confidential information Qualifications #LI-ONSITE #LI-VD1 Minimum Salary USD $65,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary USD $78,000.00/Yr.
Posted
Title
Paralegal
Practice Areas
Litigation
Experience
5+ years
Type
Law Firm