Case Manager / Paralegal

$70,000 - $95,000/Yr

Career Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Case Manager/Paralegal position at a cutting-edge litigation law firm focuses on civil rights and public interest. This role is designed for individuals looking to advance their careers in an inclusive environment that empowers professionals from diverse backgrounds. The position involves supporting case teams throughout all stages of litigation, managing documents, and preparing for trials and hearings.

Responsibilities

• Support case teams of various sizes during all stages of litigation, from inception through trial and appeal.
• Actively manage the production of hard copy and electronic documents.
• Prepare for depositions, conferences, and hearings.
• Attend and prepare for trials, including compiling and tracking trial exhibits, preparing documents and evidence for courtroom use, setting up remote trial offices, coordinating with vendors, and interacting with courtroom staff and other trial participants.
• Conduct factual research, including through document analysis and interviews, and summarize information and prepare chronologies.
• Organize and maintain hard copy and electronic case files.
• Collaborate with the eDiscovery and Litigation Support Department and use databases and eDiscovery tools.
• Assist in drafting motion papers, correspondence, and other documents by participating in fact checking, compiling exhibits and appendices, formatting documents according to local rules.
• Collaborate with the Managing Clerk's Office to prepare and file court documents, maintain court calendars, track case deadlines, and coordinate service of legal documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years prior litigation law firm experience required.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to learn new and innovative tools and solutions.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Work well under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to civil rights and public interest law.

Benefits

• Paid overtime
• Fantastic benefits package