Dispute Resolution Paralegal

Summary

Assist attorneys in various types of arbitration, litigation, and investigation worI‹ for upcoming, pending and potential cases. Provides assistance in the preparation of legal documents; research and compilation of data from various legal references as well as the maintenance of case files. Work, other than primary duties, is allocated on a case-by-case basis or as specifically requested by an attorney.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Gathers, organizes, summarizes and indexes documents/chronologies for cases.

• Drafts correspondence, routine pleadings and motions, disclosure requests and responses according to judicial procedures and other related documents.
• Prepares and maintains documents and bundles to be used at hearings and proceedings (hard copies and soft copy PDFs, including pagination).
• Liaises directly with clients and third parties, especially as regards to document collection and management.
• Sets up and manages hardcopy and electronic case files.
• Proofreads arbitration and litigation and other documents; cite checks draft briefs.
• Conducts business and legal research, analyzing statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources.
• Tracks cases on Bloomberg Law/in the media and updates the team.
• File management — updates shared drives and hard copy folders with key documents.
• Assists with client interviews and witnesses and prepares summaries of statements.
• Assists attorneys with preparation for depositions and trials, which may include attending depositions, trials and other hearings.
• Utilizes trial software at trials and other arbitrations, as needed.
• Communicates with the courts regarding ordering transcripts of hearings.
• Communicates with court reporting vendors to set up court reports for arbitration.
• Maintains and develops know-how/precedents filing and database.
• Liaises with the London office colleagues, as necessary, to obtain information regarding resources.
  
  

Non-Essential Duties

• Makes periodic trips to court to file documents, as needed.
• Assists legal assistants as required with naming and managing client files.
• Handles conflict checks on a one-off basis, if needed.
• Manages document translation with external providers as necessary.
  
  

Position Specification

Education

• Associates' degree required.
• Paralegal certificate required
  
  

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience; one year on an Arbitration/Litigation team, - preferred.
• Document management experience essential.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong technical skills in all Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
• Understanding of legal language, principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes.
• Strong administration skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and assist co-workers and clients to achieve their goals and assignments.
• Ability to use initiative; identify problems, gather data, develop and assess alternative courses of action.
• Makes timely decisions based on logical assumptions, using all available information.
• Proactive self-starter who works well without close supervision, also receptive to receiving instructions.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing demands.
• Ensures work is checked thoroughly and reviewed with instructing attorneys before finalizing work product.
• Professional in both appearance and conduct.
• Adaptability and flexibility with a willingness to do overtime on short notice and work weekends if necessary.
  
  

Physical Demands: role requires the typical frequency of bending, sitting, standing in an office support role. May require lifting of boxes and/or bundles of up to 10Ibs