Contract Business Litigation Paralegal

Are you ready to join an exciting and rapidly growing contract business litigation and corporate boutique law firm in the heart of New York City? We are seeking a talented paralegal to be a crucial part of our dynamic team. The Paralegal's primary goal is to support our Attorneys by assisting with legal research, drafting memos, pleadings, motions, and orders, and preparing for hearings and trials, under the direction of one or more Attorneys in the office.Responsibilities:Perform case work including:Organize, sort, and summarize case information and filesDraft letters, reports and first draft documents for attorney reviewPrepare legal documents for meetings/ depositions/ hearingsPrepare discovery and responses to discovery demandsPerform legal research, draft discovery motions and drafts of pleadingsKeep the legal team on track, ensuring cases progress smoothly throughout the lifetime of the matterCase management and coordination of the administrative aspects of our cases, ensuring everything runs smoothly and maintain accurate client records in the Case Management SystemAssist with filings in both state and federal court, making sure all deadlines are metEnsure calendar deadlines and case milestones are added to the firm's master calendar in the Case Management System and ensure no deadlines are missedReview upcoming daily, weekly, and monthly appointments, court appearances and tasks to prioritize workloadTriage client communications to follow up via phone and email as requiredContemporaneously enter billable time into the Case Management SystemExperience:6 years minimum experience required, at least 2 of which must be in commercial litigation. Contract drafting and corporate experience a plus, but not required. Opportunity for full-time role for right candidateSalary Range: $40 - $65 per hour.

Created: 2025-01-23