Litigation Paralegal

Hiring Immediately!Cameron & Mittleman LLP is a full-service law firm established in 1986. We are a close-knit team of highly experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants who work collaboratively to serve the need of our clients. We enjoy an excellent reputation in the community, and we are actively involved and committed to helping others through our volunteering and outreach.We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our practice. A Paralegal in our Litigation Department will assist multiple attorneys in all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures. S/he will be a mature, self-starter who presents well and has excellent interpersonal communication skills and a strong client service orientation. This position is ideally suited for well-organized individuals with superior attention to detail, exceptional multi-tasking skills to balance the workload and ensure timely completion of work, and the ability to work with a minimum of supervision in a fast-paced environment.Essential functions include:Draft initial forms of subpoenas, complains, motions, answers, discovery requests and responses, and other pleadings;Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys;Conduct background research on parties and witnesses via public records searches, social media, etc., and report on same;Collect information from clients, opposing parties, and third parties and prepare binders with indices of key documents;Review, evaluate, and summarize discovery documents;E-file court documents and compile filings with the court in hard copy where required;Manage document production processes of both hard copy and electronic document indices;Serve as liaison with clients, opposing counsel, court reporters, constables, and other third parties;Research rules of procedure for relevant court venues; provide updates to department members.Required Education, Competencies & Experience include:Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate;Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office;3-5 years of litigation experience as a paralegal;Familiarity with e-filing proceduresSend your resume and cover letter to Angela Paolino, Firm Administrator, at [email protected].