Matrimonial Paralegal

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Paralegal will be responsible for providing paralegal services to partners, associates, and other staff members as needed.

Responsibilities:

* Work with partners, associates, and support staff.

* Proofreading, cite-checking, blue booking and shephardizing of legal documents.

* Perform legal and nonlegal research.

* Conduct court filings, including but not limited to uploading documents to NYSCEF and formatting exhibits.

* Prepare for depositions and organizational meetings including organizing potential exhibits.

* Assist with trial preparation, trial witnesses, exhibits, and subpoenas and have command of a virtual evidence room.

* Document review and production, including redacting documents and Bates stamping,preparation of exhibits to motions, including preparation of charts and document indexes.

* Organization of file materials and maintenance of digital & paper files.

* Other projects/responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

The qualified candidate must be experienced, be able to hit the ground running, and exhibit a positive, helpful attitude.

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree.

* Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.

* Meticulous attention to detail.

* High ethical standards and professional integrity.

* Ability to work independently and on a team.

* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently.

* Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office and litigation support programs.

* Knowledge of appellate practice, motion practice, discovery, and court rules.

* Familiarity with NYS regulations, new rules, and procedures of the Court/Judges.

* Notary Public license a plus.

* Flexibility to work overtime as needed.