Junior Paralegal

Freshfields

New York, New York, United States
$60,000 to $62,500; not specified; not specified p...
Create and organize binders
Monitor specialized media
Proofread documents
The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with Litigation associates and will have, or will quickly develop, the foresight to anticipate and respond to the needs of the attorneys, the clients and/or the case as necessary

Job Summary

  • The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with Litigation associates and will have, or will quickly develop, the foresight to anticipate and respond to the needs of the attorneys, the clients and/or the case as necessary.
  • Key responsibilities include creating and organizing binders, monitoring specialized media, proofreading and translating documents, fact research, organizing files, modifying PDFs, preparing for hearings/trials, and maintaining case files.
  • The role requires a Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.5+, 0-1 years of experience, strong organizational and attention to detail skills, and the ability to work overtime hours including nights and weekends on short notice.

Matching Summary

The Litigation Paralegal will work closely with Litigation associates and will have, or will quickly develop, the foresight to anticipate and respond to the needs of the attorneys, the clients and/or the case as necessary.

Salary

$60,000 to $62,500; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Create and organize binders
  • Monitor specialized media
  • Proofread documents
  • Translate documents
  • Fact research
  • Organize files using databases
  • Modify PDF files
  • Hearing and trial prep
  • Maintain case files
  • Records management
  • Coordinate with vendors
  • Liaise within team
  • Provide case status updates
  • Coordinate additional staffing
  • Coordinate litigation support
  • Run searches and document pulls
  • Prioritize workload among cases
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Database searching and use

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiastic and pro-active
  • Self-motivated and flexible
  • Maturity of judgment
  • Foreign language proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required (GPA 3.5+)
  • 0-1 years of experience
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong proofreading ability
  • Ability to communicate professionally
  • Respond quickly and accurately on email
  • Willing to work overtime hours
  • Desire to travel

Work Rights

Not specified

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