Fox Rothschild LLP Jobs

Description

Fox Rothschild LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with a minimum eight (8) years of experience for the New York Office.

P rimary Responsibilities

• Compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery;

• Indexing, tracking, and controlling case related materials;

• Processing settlements for complex litigation matters;

• Reviewing documents for relevance and inclusion in case file;

• Summarizing depositions and other transcripts;

• State and Federal Court filings including NYSCEF and various administrative agencies;

• Tracking and controlling document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery);

• Indexing, tracking, and controlling exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial;

• Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria; and

• Working closely and directly with attorneys and clients during all phases of litigation.

Additional responsibilities include supporting attorneys during trial, including assistance with creation of demonstratives and courtroom presentation/support.

Skills & Abilities

• Advanced working knowledge of Relativity, Excel, Case Notebook and related case management software is required.

• Working knowledge of New York Rules of Civil Procedure For Courts of Record in New York.

• Experience working directly with attorneys and clients during all phases of litigation.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree preferred.

• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate with eight years of comparable work experience required.

• Ability to work well with clients and experts required.

• Ability to work independently.

• Strong organizational and written communication skills.

• Demonstrate high level of professionalism.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)