What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP?
Title: Litigation Paralegal (On-Site)
Salary: $70,000-85,000, Annually depending on experience
Location: New York, NY (Soho Office)
About the Firm:
We are offering the opportunity for a Litigation Paralegal at a close-knit law firm in Soho. This position is for an experienced Paralegal looking to continue their career in litigation. For the past 30 years, we have taken pride in our employee retention and providing superb service to our clients. With a team of Attorneys that have been awarded as SuperLawyers and with AV ratings, we focus on serving many large, prestigious clients throughout New York. As real-world problem solvers, we stand by our values of results, value, integrity, and intelligence.
Benefits:
- 15 PTO days and firm-observed holidays
- Health, dental, and life insurance for the employee and their dependents/family
- Flexible spending account
- 401K with matching 25% component and profit sharing plan offered once eligible
- Annual discretionary performance bonus
- Training, professional development & mentorship opportunities
Job Responsibilities To Include:
- Manage the litigation department calendar
- Organize and maintain files
- Conduct litigation correspondence with clients and courts
- Prepare discovery demands and responses
- Assist litigation department attorneys with trial preparation, motion practice, and drafting pleadings
Requirements:
- 5 years of litigation experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant outside of personal injury and immigration law
- Familiarity with CPLR, FRCP, e-filing, e-discovery and State and Federal court rules (mandatory)
- Experience with NYSCEF, table of authorities, and preparing documents for service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding client relations skills
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
This firm is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s New York, NY Soho office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
