Commercial Real Estate Litigation Paralegal

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Commercial Real Estate Litigation Paralegal to go onsite 4 days a week in White Plains, NY
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• Organize exhibits for pleadings
• Conduct legal research
• Electronically file documents with court on NYSCEF and ECF
• Prepare correspondence and send courtesy copies to court
• Serve documents on parties
• Schedule process server for service of documents
• Bate-stamp and redact documents for production on docs corp
• Prepare pleadings binder for case files
• Organize research, attorney notes and client documents for file
• Maintain litigation case calendar
• Prepare pleadings such as subpoenas, restraining notices, information subpoenas, notice of entry, notice of appeal, request for judicial intervention, notice of appearance, notice of electronic filing
• Organize documents for trials
• Prepare trial binders for attorney
• Administrative duties - scan documents for attorneys, organize attorney working documents
• Travel to court to file documents
• Maintain and organize electronic and hard copy filing systems.
• Draft correspondence and other materials as requested, respond to written and verbal inquiries
• Type, prepare and proofread legal and other documents

• Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• Systematic knowledge of databases and tracking systems
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented and adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be a self-starter, take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) with the ability to learn new or updated software
• Proficient in Document Management software a plus.

• At least five (5) years of related experience
• Must possess at minimum an Associate degree in legal studies or a Paralegal Certification

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