Senior Litigation Paralegal

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Senior Litigation Paralegal

The candidate will assist attorneys with preparing and filing pleadings and other court documents in various jurisdictions, primarily in New York state and federal courts. Assist with court filing (CM/ECF) process. Assist with bluebooking, cite-checking, and shepardizing case law. Familiarity with civil procedures and New York state and federal court rules. Ability to perform legal research in Lexis, Westlaw, SEC, PACER, and other legal resources. Assist with the collection, review, production, and organization of discovery materials. Proficiency with review database software, and ability supervise vendor work. Manage discovery responses, subpoenas, and deposition preparation. Manage case calendars and deadlines (as a supplement to the calendar department). Assist with hearing/trial preparation and logistics, including preparation of witness files, management of exhibits, setting up trial space, and attending trial in-person, as required. A college degree and/or paralegal certificate is required. A licensed notary or willingness to obtain a notary license is required. Should have 7+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal. Stellar organizational skills with great attention to detail. Good judgment, intuition and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Reliable and dependable. Client-focused mindset. Professional and composed under pressure and in fast-paced environments. Ability to work effectively and efficiently with attorneys and staff across all levels and offices. Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed (sometimes on short notice). Willingness to travel for trials and other client work.

Additional Information

Requisition id: R1001.

Company info

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
1301 Avenue of The Americas
New York
New York
United States 10019
Website : http://www.wsgr.com