Litigation Paralegal - Entry Level

Profile

Spanish or Portuguese Language Skills
Compensation
Base salary up to $50,000 plus paid overtime after 35 hours and performance-based bonus
BENEFITS: Generous vacation package, 401K, Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition reimbursement and more!
Location
Midtown Manhattan – New York City, NY
The Organization
A top-ranked International Law Firm with over 1,000 attorneys in 16 offices located in capitals across the globe.
Key Responsibilities
SUMMARY
The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for assisting Senior Paralegals, Associates and Partners with overall case management for various Clients, ranging from large international corporations to pro bono individuals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate and interact with clients, local counsel and domestic and international offices
Provide status updates on active matters to the appropriate attorneys
Organize hard copy and electronic case documents, including managing electronic files and preparing binders
Bluebook, shepardize, cite-check and proofread legal documents
Assemble and collate exhibits and legal documents to assist with preparation of motions
Perform file maintenance, including indexing and filing case materials
Translate foreign language legal documents
Perform LexisNexis, Westlaw, Internet and field research
Assist with hearing and trial preparation
Required Skills
Bachelor’s Degree
Excellent academic credentials, graduating with a 3.3 or higher GPA
Bilingual fluency with written and verbal Spanish or Portuguese required; Additional fluency in French, German or Italian is a plus
Strong motivation to attend law or graduate school (Minimum commitment of two years employment required)
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Ability to work overtime and weekends
Available to start work within 2 weeks of receiving an offer of employment

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