Recognized by Newsday as a Top Workplace, Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP – a premier law firm with offices across Long Island – is seeking a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal with 2-4 years of experience, based primarily in our Ronkonkoma office.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an ambitious candidate to make an impact at a fast-paced firm recognized by Forbes as a Top Corporate Law Firm in America. If you are passionate about the law and business and want to grow with a firm that values paralegals as a critical part of our legal team, we encourage you to apply.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Clearly and concisely draft letters and emails
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Assist attorneys with all types of litigation including the preparation, service, and filing of court documents
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Assist attorneys with procedural requirements during all stages of litigation
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Preparation of legal documents including drafting of pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, stipulations, settlement documents, notice of appeal, etc.
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Service and filing of legal documents, including e-filing
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Maintain attorney calendars with key dates, deadlines, and court appearances
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Communicate with clients, court personnel, and adversaries
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Conduct legal research
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Maintain status logs for various projects
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Manage special projects as needed
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Preparing documents and exhibits, including bookmarking, OCRing, and Bates stamping
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
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Paralegal certificate, a plus
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2-4 years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law firm or in-house position required
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Experience with e-filing
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Experience with billing software
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Capable of managing a large caseload and calendar
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Strong computer skills required as well as proficiency with workplace software, including Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe Pro
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Efficient, detail-oriented and highly organized
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Self-starter and able to work independently as well as part of a team
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Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
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Able to multi-task and prioritize
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Thrives in a fast-paced environment
About CMM
Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP is a premier business law firm recognized by Forbes as a Top Corporate Law Firm in America. The firm seeks candidates who share our mission to exceed our clients’ expectations and provide service of the highest quality.
Benefits of a career at CMM include:
- The opportunity to work with professionals on diverse projects at a recognized law firm with a stellar reputation
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Training on substantive legal topics as well as professional development topics
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Benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible paid time off
CMM is an equal opportunity employer.
Please email resume and cover letter to recruiting@cmmllp.com.