What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Yankwitt LLP?
Boutique litigation firm based in White Plains seeks an entry-level junior legal assistant / paralegal to support a team of fifteen (15) attorneys and two full-time paralegals in a fast-paced, collegial work environment with room for growth. Position is full-time in office.
Responsibilities :
- Assist with trial and court appearance preparation including the assembly of exhibits, trial binders, and additional resources
- Assist with document productions, including organization of documents and Bates stamping
- Order, follow-up on, and organize relevant medical records for large docket of premises liability cases
- Communicate with court personnel, vendors, clients, and other attorneys as requested.
- Manage paper and electronic files / documentation
- Maintain firm and attorney calendars as directed by paralegal staff
- Submit e-filings via federal, New York, and New Jersey electronic systems (candidate will be trained on applicable systems)
- Hand deliver / file hard copy documents in state and federal courts
- Assist with maintenance of firm’s CRM database
- Answer firm’s main phone line as needed
- Provide additional support to paralegals and attorneys as needed
Qualifications
Salary : $35,000 - $55,000 commensurate with experience plus discretionary annual bonus. The firm is proud to offer comprehensive benefits options including medical, dental, vision, Safe Harbor 401k, PTO, paid holidays.
Salary : $35,000 - $55,000