Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Scott Scott is seeking a full-time, experienced paralegal to support attorneys at a fast-paced, team-oriented firm in its New York City office. We are seeking a candidate who is a self-starter and has experience with plaintiff firms, especially antitrust, securities, and consumer class actions.

It is crucial that the candidate be a quick responder and a good communicator. They will be working with attorneys and paralegals in other S S offices, primarily through email and over the telephone as well as sharing documents through our platform.

The candidate will handle their own case load where they will be responsible for familiarity with their cases and any upcoming deadlines. Must be detail-oriented and have superior organizational skills with ability to prioritize high-volume work in a dynamic environment.

The S S paralegals’ role is to review briefs and other documents, occasionally drafting supporting documentation, and final, file, and serve them, as well as assist attorneys with discovery and case management.

S S paralegals are also responsible for proofreading, fact-checking, and filing complaints. Once filed, they also handle the service of the complaint and monitor the status of same, keeping the attorneys apprised during the process.

Since we file complaints in courts across the country, candidates should be familiar with, or be able to determine, pro hac vice procedures in a variety of courts and know how to prepare the paperwork for same.

The candidate must have strong grammar and editorial skills as well as experience in proofreading and conforming cites to the BlueBook rules.

Must also be an experienced e-filer, able to follow court procedural rules for state and federal courts across the country, researching procedures as necessary.

May also be called upon to perform factual research, background checks, or other case-related activities as assigned by an attorney.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The candidate must possess the ability to do the following:

· Provide support to multiple partners and associates while working under the guidance of a Senior Paralegal;

· Ability to cite check documents to conform them to BlueBook and handle electronic filings

· Complete projects on time and accurately – knowledge of grammar rules and attention to detail is critical;

· Be willing and available to work overtime (as needed).

EDUCATION REQUIRED

· Bachelor’s Degree, and

· Graduation from an ABA-approved program of study for paralegals, or

· Graduation from a course of study for paralegals which is institutionally accredited but not ABA approved, and which requires not less than the equivalent of 60 semester hours of classroom study.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors;
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm;
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities;
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative;
• Strong customer service skills and able to anticipate needs;
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects;
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion;
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Microsoft Office 365 and Power PDF
• Bluebook citation procedure and other rules outlined in BlueBook
• Bloomberg, Westlaw, LexisNexis File & Serve, Pacer, Courtdrive, and electronic filing procedures (both federal and state)
• CenterBase and SharePoint
• Candidate will be tested on proofreading, grammar, punctuation, fact checking, and cite-checking skills at time of interview

Additionally:

· Minimum of three years of in-house training as a paralegal.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location