Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Named in the 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” for the 12th consecutive year, recipient of the 2022 Top Workplaces by Dan’s Papers and the Long Island Press, as well as the Long Island Business News Reader Rankings Best Law Firm (Overall) 2022, Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP is seeking a professional litigation paralegal to join our team. Our firm handles various practice areas including medical malpractice, general liability and civil litigation.

Duties of the litigation Paralegal would include:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, from case inception to trial preparation including, but not limited to, draft pleadings, bills of particulars, assist in preparation of summary judgement motions, discovery demands/responses and motions
• File review and document inventory
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Review and proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain confidentiality of client information
• Utilize document management systems to organize and store case files
• E-filing
• Track pleadings
• Assist with Trial preparation

Requirements of ideal litigation Paralegal candidate:

• Paralegal Certificate is required
• familiarity with litigation experience
• Proficient in using document management systems and legal software with knowledge of all Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent proofreading and editing abilities
• Familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures
• Excellent typing skills with attention to detail
• Schedule and manage depositions, hearings, and court appearances
• Friendly and outgoing
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn new tasks

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
• litigation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person