What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Peregrine Search Solutions?
About the Company
Our client is a consumer-advocacy law firm, located in downtown Manhattan, providing representation to consumers who have fallen into financial difficulty. This rapidly growing firm offers you the opportunity to develop your career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges. If you desire to work with other talented people who share a passion for professionalism and growth, then this career step may be a perfect fit for you!
About the Role
Paralegal
We are looking for current Paralegals with around a year of experience looking to make a change to a firm with lots of growth potential. We are looking for individuals with civil litigation experience to support our attorneys in litigation-related matters and also to provide administrative support to the office staff. The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents, has strong legal writing skills, is very organized, and is willing to take on a heavy workload. This is a perfect opportunity for a hard
Responsibilities
· Assisting the firm’s attorneys in managing a high volume of litigation matters
· Drafting pleadings, legal memoranda, settlement agreements, etc.
· Communication with clients and opposing counsel
· Research with regard to simple and complex legal matters
· Administrative responsibilities such as client intake, organizing, and record keeping.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Skills
· Minimum of 1-year civil litigation experience (e.g., drafting pleadings and legal research)
· Exceptional legal writing skills
· Possess superior organizational and time-management skills
· Must be computer literate: Ability to easily learn the Firm’s case management software
· Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and outside parties
Preferred Skills
No previous legal experience is necessary
Pay range and compensation package
Salary for this position is $50,000 - non negotiable.
This position is bonus eligible
This is a hybrid work environment with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
Training & Guidance
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
401K Benefits with Employer Match
Pre-tax Transit Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Promotion & Growth opportunities
Bi-Weekly Office Breakfasts sponsored by the Firm
Monthly Office Lunches sponsored by the Firm
Quarterly & Annual Events sponsored by the Firm
Team Building Events
Business Casual Dress Code
- An incredible team of smart and supportive people!
Salary : $50,000
