Litigation Paralegal
hace 2 meses
Melville
Job Description Our client, a busy Long Island law firm specializing in foreclosure defense, landlord-tenant litigation, and general litigation for individuals and businesses is seeking a motivated, experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all aspects of litigation in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities The Litigation Paralegal will: * Manage all phases of litigation support, including preparation and filing of: * Pleadings * Motions * Affidavits * Briefs * Discovery documents * Draft and organize: * Answers * Counterclaims * Oppositions to motions * Court submissions in foreclosure and related litigation * Maintain and organize: * Case files * Exhibits * Legal research for litigation and motion practice * Prepare legal correspondence and case summaries, and assist with strategy planning * Work directly with attorneys and clients to support: * Case preparation * Calendaring court deadlines * Coordinating filings with state and federal courts * Assist in landlord-tenant litigation matters, including: * Eviction proceedings * Rent collection matters * Court appearance support Required Qualifications * Minimum of 5 years of foreclosure litigation experience, including hands-on drafting and filing of litigation documents * Strong familiarity with New York Civil Practice Law & Rules (CPLR) and relevant civil procedure in New York courts * Proficiency in preparing: * Pleadings * Motions * Discovery demands and responses * Related litigation support tasks * Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a busy practice * Strong legal writing, editing, and document review proficiency * Ability to work directly with attorneys, clients, and court staff in a professional manner * Superior attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to meet strict deadlines under pressure Preferred Skills * Experience with state and local court e-filing systems and litigation-related case management software * Knowledge of landlord-tenant litigation procedures and foreclosure defense strategies * Ability to take initiative, solve problems independently, and learn new legal processes quickly Professional Attributes The firm seeks a paralegal with: * Strong work ethic * Excellent interpersonal skills * Drive to succeed in a challenging litigation environment This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth for a motivated individual committed to high-quality legal support. Compensation & Benefits * Competitive salary commensurate with experience * Supportive work culture with opportunities for advancement * Exposure to complex foreclosure and litigation matters Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more. We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies. Our Services W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates. We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding. We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software. Our Expertise W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs. As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.