About the job

Legal.io is working with an established organization based in New York, NY to bring on a contract litigation paralegal to assist with litigation, discovery, and regulatory matters. This is a contract positions likely lasting 4-6 months with the potential to convert to full time employee. The office is based in lower Manhattan and candidates will need to be able to work in-office on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities:

Reviewing and responding to subpoenas and requests for information

Assisting in all aspects of the litigation discovery process, including coordinating searches for email and hard copy documents and communicating discovery requests with the appropriate business and technology resources

Working with counsel to monitor and track the progress of litigation and regulatory matters globally across the firm, including maintaining and updating internal reports reflecting litigation and regulatory matters

Assisting counsel with internal reviews, investigations, and reports, including organizing and drafting written summaries or power-point presentations regarding litigation and regulatory issues.

Required Skills:

Qualified candidates must have 2+ years legal/paralegal experience

Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills required

Flexible, self-motivated team player with ability to work quickly and efficiently with minimal supervision and consistent willingness to support other team members in fulfilling the Department's priorities

Demonstrated skills in execution and planning are essential

Position requires excellent Microsoft Office skills (including Excel).

Knowledge of e-discovery software a plus.

Position Details

Role: Litigation Paralegal

Location: Hybrid

Technology: Excel, eDiscovery software

Salary: $50,000 - $90,000 annualized.

Start Date: June 2023

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