New York City Office of regional law firm is looking for a Paralegal to work with the Case Management Team to analyze and advise clients on potential securities fraud claims. This is a fantastic opportunity to really be an integral part of the firm and support multiple lines of business with client development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, BloombergLaw, AlphaSense, and other systems
- Proofread, cite-check/fact-check briefs, complaints, and other documents
- Prepare, finalize, and file legal documents
- Assist with retrieval of rules and regulations
- Organize and track case files, maintain reference files, and manage outlook calendar deadlines
- Provide administrative assistance on other tasks within the department including support on RFPs and other client and business development matters
- Maintain time entries in iTimeKeep
- E-filing
Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm (securities litigation experience is a plus, as is case/client development experience) Plaintiff side preferred
- Experience with e-filing or assisting in e-filing in federal district courts
- Experience and skills performing cite checking and Bluebooking
- Strong research skills and proficiency in using various research tools including the Internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, BloombergLaw, and other court and news-related sources
- Strong word processing and computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- The ability and willingness to work overtime to meet business needs, as needed
- Occasional flexibility with shifting work hours
- All employees must be vaccinated
If you are qualified and interested to learn more, please provide an MS Word or PDF version of your resume to Jess Levinson at jlevinson@beaconhillstaffing.com
Applications without a resume attached may not be considered.
Desired Skills and Experience
- e-filing in Federal District Courts - whether that's assisting with e-filing or e-filing themselves
- understand Pacer and blue booking
- Strongly prefer plaintiff-side securities Paralegal experience
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
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We look forward to working with you.
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