Dispute Resolution Paralegal

SUMMARY

Source Pro Search  is looking for a Dispute Resolution Paralegal who assists attorneys in various types of arbitration, litigation, and investigation work for upcoming, pending, and potential cases. Provides assistance in the preparation of legal documents; research and compilation of data from various legal references as well as the maintenance of case files. Work, other than primary duties, is allocated on a case-by-case basis or as specifically requested by an attorney.

Gathers, organizes, summarizes and indexes documents/chronologies for cases.

• Drafts correspondence, routine pleadings and motions, disclosure requests and responses according to judicial procedures and other related documents.
• Prepares and maintains documents and bundles to be used at the hearings and proceedings (hard copies and soft copies PDFs, including pagination).
• Liaises directly with clients and third parties, especially as regard to document collection and management.
• Sets up and manages hard copy and electronic case files.
• Proofreads arbitration and litigation and other documents; cites check draft briefs.
• Conducts business and legal research, analyzing statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources.
• Tracks cases on Bloomberg Law/the media and updates the team.
• File management—updates shared drives and hard copy folders with key documents.
• Assists with client interviews and witnesses and prepares summaries of statements.
• Assists attorneys with preparation for depositions and trials, which may include attending depositions, trials and other hearings.
• Utilizes trial software at trials and other arbitrations, as needed.
• Communicates with the courts regarding ordering transcripts of hearings.
• Communicates with court reporting vendors to set up court reports for arbitration.
• Maintains and develops know-how/precedents filing and database.
• Liaises with the London office colleagues, as necessary, to obtain information regarding resources.

• Makes periodic trips to court to file documents, as needed.
• Assists legal assistants with naming and managing client files.
• Handles conflict checks on a one-off basis, if needed.
• Manages document translation with external providers as necessary.

• Associate's degree required.
• Paralegal certificate required.

• Minimum 3 years' experience; one year on an Arbitration/Litigation team, preferred.
• Document management experience essential.

• Strong technical skills in all Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
• Understanding of legal language, principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes.
• Strong administration skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and assist co-workers and clients to achieve their goals and assignments.
• Ability to use initiative; identify problems, gather data, develop and assess alternative courses of action.
• Make timely decisions based on logical assumptions using all available information.
• Proactive self-starter who works well without close supervision, also receptive to receiving instructions.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing demands.
• Ensures work is checked and reviewed with instructing attorneys before finalizing work product.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Adaptability and flexibility with willingness to do overtime on short notice and work weekends if necessary.

Role requires the typical frequency of bending, sitting, standing in an office support role. May require lifting of boxes and/or bundles of up to 10 lbs.