Paralegal

National LGBTQ+ Bar Association

Date: 1 week ago

City: Germantown, MD

Contract type: Full time

This is an onsite position in White Plains, New York.

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:30am – 5pm

Location: White Plains, New York | 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Duration: 2 months, with potential for extension or permanent work

Compensation: $30-35/hourly

Our client, a top national law firm, seeks a Legal Assistant to join their team! This role will be working directly on the Malpractice Civil Defense team.

Responsibilities

Provide direct administrative and legal support to a team of litigation attorneys, with a focus on civil defense matters
Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions and meetings, and coordinate with court personnel
Assist with the preparation and formatting of legal documents, including e-filing in both state and federal courts
Retrieve court decisions from Westlaw
Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems
Open new matters and manage case documentation throughout the litigation lifecycle
Process billing, vendor invoices, and check requests

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred
2+ years of legal administrative support experience in a civil defense law firm environment; experience in medical malpractice defense is strongly preferred
Familiarity with document management systems (iManage experience is ideal)
Familiarity with PACER and Westlaw software
Strong understanding of court procedures and e-filing requirements
Highly focused, organized, and able to work independently in a deadline-driven setting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Notary Public (preferred but not required)
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate into a professional environment

City Staffing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our business. As a women-owned and operated business, WBE certified, we recognize the importance of creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all individuals regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, ability, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, or sexual orientation.

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