Litigation Paralegal-Senior Case Manager

Reporting to the Director of Case Management, this position is an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking to advance their career in an inclusive workplace where lawyers and business operations professionals from diverse backgrounds feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute, lead, and achieve their maximum potential.

Responsibilities:

Support various sized case teams as sole litigation case manager, or part of a larger team, during all stages of litigation from conception through trial and appeal

Actively manage the production of hard copy and electronic documents, including collecting documents and data from clients, processing documents from opposing and third parties, handling logistics of document productions, and printing

Prepare for depositions, conferences, and hearings, including compiling documents, assisting in preparing witness outlines, and managing logistical and technical details

Attend and prepare for trials, including compiling and tracking trial exhibits, preparing documents and evidence for courtroom use, setting up remote trial offices, coordinating with trial vendors, interacting with courtroom staff and opposing party case managers

Conduct substantive factual research, including analysis of documents, summaries of information, conducting interviews and preparing chronologies

Organize and maintain case files, including storing hard copy and electronic documents and overseeing document management systems

Collaborate with the eDiscovery and Litigation Support Department and utilize databases and eDiscovery solutions

Assist in drafting motion papers, correspondence, and other documents including fact checking, compiling exhibits and appendices, formatting documents according to local rules

Collaborate with the Managing Clerk’s Office to prepare and file court documents, maintain court calendars, track case deadlines, and coordinate service of legal documents

Assist with training and mentoring of junior case managers, including participation and development of the Case Manager Training Curriculum

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and at least 5+ years’ work experience as a litigation law firm paralegal. Trial experience required.

Knowledge and Skills: You have advanced knowledge of Microsoft office applications, and the ability to learn new and innovative tools and solutions.

Clear Communication and Attention to Detail: You express yourself clearly and concisely and you proactively communicate the status of your work. You have excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.

Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You are a dedicated self-starter who takes ownership of your projects and follows through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work to independently and resourcefully to resolve obstacles you encounter in your work. You possess a strong customer-service orientation and ability to work well within a team as well independently.

Organization and Project Management: You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity. You work well under pressure with tight deadlines.

Flexibility: You are flexible to be available after hours and to work overtime as needed. You are comfortable in an environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You demonstrate a "no job too big, no job too small" attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to tasks across the Firm.

Confidentiality: You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential attorney, personnel, and Firm matters.

Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to civil rights and public interest law. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose.

In addition, the successful candidate will be based in the New York area or willing to relocate and will be available to work 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is a hybrid position.

Additional Information: You must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 by your hire date to be eligible for starting in the role. Proof of vaccination will be required.