What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Case Manager/Paralegal position at Career Group?
Our client, a law firm, is looking for a Temporary Case Manager/Paralegal to support their team in the NYC office!
This assignment starts asap and be ongoing with a chance to convert to permanent down the line if the right fit.
Hours: 9am – 6pm (with flexibility to work OT as needed)
*Hybrid Schedule
Responsibilities:
- Support case teams of various sizes during all stages of litigation
- Actively manage the production of hard copy and electronic documents, including collecting documents and data from clients, processing documents from opposing and third parties, handling logistics of document productions, and printing
- Prepare for depositions, conferences, and hearings
- Attend and prepare for trials, including by compiling and tracking trial exhibits, preparing documents and evidence for courtroom use, setting up trial offices, coordinating with vendors, and interacting with courtroom staff and other trial participants
- Conduct factual research
- Organize and maintain hard copy and electronic case files
- Collaborate with the eDiscovery and Litigation Support Department and use databases and eDiscovery tools
- Assist in drafting motion papers, correspondence, and other documents
- Collaborate with the Managing Clerk’s Office to prepare and file court documents, maintain court calendars, track case deadlines, and coordinate service of legal documents
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years’ prior litigation law firm experience required
- Trial experience preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, while maintaining strict confidentiality related to sensitive information
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Please submit your resume for consideration.
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Salary : $33 - $43
