Location: New York,NY, USA
Scott+Scott is seeking a full-time, experienced paralegal to support attorneys at a fast-paced, team-oriented firm in its New York, New York office. We are seeking a candidate who is a self-starter and has experience with complex litigation and plaintiff firms, especially in the areas of antitrust, securities, and consumer class actions.
It is crucial that the candidate be a quick responder and a good communicator. They will be working with attorneys and paralegals in other S+S offices, primarily through email and over the telephone, as well as sharing documents through our platform.
The candidate will handle their own case load where they will be responsible for familiarity with their cases and any upcoming deadlines. Must be detail-oriented and have superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize high-volume work in a dynamic environment. The candidate must have strong grammar and editorial skills as well as experience in proofreading and conforming cites to the BlueBook rules.
The S+S paralegals role is to review briefs and other documents, specifically, proofreading and cite checking, occasionally drafting supporting documentation, and finalize, file, and serve them, as well as assist attorneys with discovery and case management. They are also responsible for proofreading, fact-checking, and filing complaints. Once filed, they also handle the service of the complaint and monitor the status of same, keeping the attorneys apprised during the process.
Since we file complaints in courts across the country, candidates should be familiar with, or be able to determine, pro hac vice procedures in a variety of courts and know how to prepare the paperwork for same.
Must also be an experienced e-filer, able to follow court procedural rules for state and federal courts across the country, researching procedures as necessary.
May also be called upon to perform factual research, background checks, or other case-related activities as assigned by an attorney.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The candidate must possess the ability to do the following:
EDUCATION REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
ADDITIONALLY: