Senior Paralegal (Litigation)

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Paralegal (Litigation) to join our Firm.  This position will be based in our New York office (hybrid).  The Senior Paralegal (Litigation) utilizes litigation experience and knowledge to assist with advanced, complex tasks and projects, with minimal supervision, throughout all phases and aspects of litigation work, while providing guidance to legal practice assistants, paralegals, attorneys, and other business services professionals. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leads and assists with the preparation and filing of Federal and State Court pleadings and other court papers.
• Provides assistance and guidance throughout all phases of discovery, including document review, production and depositions.
• Assists with preparation for/during interviews, depositions, hearings, trials and/or client meetings.
• Proofreads motions, letters and other documents.
• Reviews motions, briefs and other court papers prior to filing, including cite-checking, shepardizing and document formatting.
• Prepares and handles technical, complex filings, including confidential filing procedures and numerous exhibits.
• Coordinates with Managing Law Clerks and others to arrange for deadline reminders, filings and distribution of case filings.
• Conducts complex searches, codes and pulls documents in Relativity databases.
• Prepares and finalizes privilege and redaction logs.
• Manages numerous deadlines by prioritizing tasks and delegating as necessary.
• Handles advanced, complex projects.
• Ensures that all litigation case files are maintained within department-approved protocols and case management systems, and seeks to improve workflows regarding storage and recall of electronic and paper files.
• Organizes and manages electronic and paper files.
• Maintains the integrity of client files.
• Performs non-legal research using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR and other media and financial services sites, and/or other court-related websites for case law, statutes, articles, books, etc.
• Assists partners, associates and other paralegals across offices, practice areas and throughout departments, as needed.
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and feedback to case teams and junior paralegals.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others.
• Manages Firm resources responsibly.
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Federal and State Court rules and procedures, including civil and criminal rules
• Demonstrated experience working on government investigations, including investigations by the SEC and DOJ
• Demonstrated ability with complex court filings, in both paper and electronic (e-filing) formats
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Ability to fluently navigate various electronic databases and document management systems
• Working knowledge of Relativity and other e-discovery applications such as TextMap and CaseMap
• Knowledge of Firm operation, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
• Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools, including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR and other court-related websites and/or media and financial services
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
• Ability to assume responsibility for assigned projects and tasks
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well under pressure