Banking Litigation Paralegal

Exciting opportunity to work for Am Law Firm. New York City Office of premiere law firm is looking for a Litigation Paralegal with experience in banking and/or financial servicestobe an integral part of a busy team. This position is hybrid with two days of remote work and three days in the office. This role will support attorneys whose practice focuses on Banking & Financial Services matters. Substantial experience in banking, securities and/or financial services litigation is highly preferred. Key Duties/Responsibilities:Drafting, editing and finalizing legal documentsMaintenance of filesPrepare and edit a range of written materials, including correspondence, memoranda, drafts of legal documents, and factual analysesRedlining documents Support litigation, arbitrations, and regulatory examinations and investigations; compile, review, and organize information, materials, documents, reports, and evidence; conduct routine legal and factual investigations, factual research, and data/document collectionsAssumes responsibility to ensure deadlines and commitments are met; confirms that materials requested from others are received and requested actions are completed on timeConduct legal researchPrepare and file court documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests in state and federal courtsPerform complex fact research and analysis; retrieve and review documents from clients, other parties, and outside sources such as the Internet, public agencies, courts or libraries, and case, statutory and/or regulatory law; prepare memoranda or summaries documenting researchProofread legal memoranda to identify and correct typographical and grammatical errors; check all citations to legal authorities and to the evidence for accuracy of citations and forms of citation consistent with The Bluebook and/or specific court requirements; verify history of cited casesExtensive document management, including gathering, indexing, reviewing, analyzing and producing documents and data in various electronic formatsReview and analyze case documents for production, including privilege review and preparation of privilege logs, exhibit lists and production logsReview and code electronic e-mails and case documents in RelativityAssist attorneys with preparation for depositions and regulatory testimony, mediations, briefs and trial preparation: assist with pretrial documents (deposition designations, exhibit and witness list, organize exhibits, files and other supporting documentsAssist during trials, court proceedings, and arbitration: manage exhibits, coordinating witnesses, in addition to assisting with case presentation during trial and any other duties associated with trialProactively serve as the focal point for litigation team communications and centralized repository for information on project assignments and statusDraft and issue subpoenas for records depositions, witness depositions and attendance at trialOversee creation, indexing, and continued maintenance of complex case files and document collections Requirements:Bachelor's Degree3+ years of paralegal experience, in particular working in a banking and finance practice; litigation experience requiredHighly developed skills in time and task managementHighly developed attention to detail in striving for perfection in the firm's work product and client serviceExperience with written communications that are concise and accurateExperience communicating with clients and vendorsExhibit confidence and professional verbal communication skillsAdvanced proficiency in using all Microsoft Office computerized business applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) for the creation and editing of complex documents, spreadsheets, and e-mailProficiency in using computerized legal research and document retention databases, like LexisNexis and Westlaw for performance of legal and fact researchProficiency in eDiscovery platforms, i.e., Relativity, for effective management of complex evidence and case filesProficiency in utilizing trial presentation software such as Trial Director or OnCue a plusProficiency in using Document Management Systems, expense and billing systems also a plusChoice of health and vision insurance plans2 paid volunteer days for qualifying community service workDental planFertility and adoption benefitPaid sabbatical after 13 years of serviceTuition reimbursementCommuter benefitsRetirement contributionIf you are qualified and interested in learning more, please send an MS Word version or PDF version of your resume to Jessica Levinson at jlevinson@. Applicants without an attached resume may not be considered. Desired Skills and ExperienceAt least 3 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

Created: 2024-11-13