Senior Paralegal
hace 7 meses
New York
Job DescriptionProminent Manhattan law firm seeking to hire a Senior Paralegal. Job Duties: The Senior Paralegal will provide complex legal support to attorneys, including managing caseloads, drafting legal documents, coordinating discovery processes, and supervising junior paralegals. This role requires a strong understanding of legal procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently on complex matters under attorney supervision. Key Responsibilities: Document Drafting and Review: • Draft and review comprehensive documents such as discovery requests and responses, and other legal filings, ensuring accuracy. Case Management:, • Manage multiple cases simultaneously, including organizing case files, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with clients and other parties involved. Discovery Support:, • Lead the discovery process, including gathering documents from clients, reviewing and analyzing documents, and preparing draft discovery responses. Research:, • Conduct basic research using online tools to support attorney case strategies.Client Communication:, • Communicate directly with clients, updating them on case progress, addressing concerns, and gathering necessary information. Team Leadership:, • Mentor and train junior paralegals on legal procedures, case management, and best practices. Project Management:, • 3+ years Paralegal experience, • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, • Fridays remote, • 401k and 401k Matching, • Generous PTO and additional paid holidays off