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Litigation Paralegal Jobs in New York, NY at Rakower Law PLLC
Title: Litigation Paralegal
Company: Rakower Law PLLC
Location: New York, NY
High-Profile Boutique Litigation Law Firm Seeking Paralegal
Rakower Law PLLC is a boutique litigation firm in midtown Manhattan. The Firm regularly handles industry-shaping commercial disputes relating to corporate finance, real estate finance, partnerships, employment, ERISA, securities, and professional malpractice.
The Firm is looking for a smart, enthusiastic, and self-motivated person to provide full-time paralegal assistance to the Firm’s attorneys. Individuals interested in pursuing a career in law will have a first-hand opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of legal matters while working closely with attorneys in a fast-paced, friendly and collaborative professional environment.Â
The Paralegal’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
·  Reviewing and editing legal briefs
·  Conducting legal research
·  Drafting legal documents
·  Filing motion papers and other documents in state and federal courts
·  Analyzing discovery documents in preparation for depositions
· Performing clerical and administrative work for attorneys, including answering phones, greeting clients and managing attorneys’ schedules
Successful candidates must agree to a two-year commitment and possess the following qualifications:
·  College degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3
·  Strong written and verbal communication skills
·  Keen attention to detail
·  Excellent organizational and leadership skills
·  Team-oriented mindset and strong work ethic
·  The ability to learn and apply complex legal arguments and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
·  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Candidates with legal or administrative work are preferred. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, writing sample, transcript, and list of three references to [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
