Client Services Paralegal

Job Title: Client Services Paralegal
Location: New York
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000

Source Pro Search  is seeking an enterprising senior paralegal to provide legal support for Case Evaluation and Client Development Teams at a plaintiffs’ securities litigation firm. The ideal candidate will be interested in expanding their role beyond traditional paralegal responsibilities to include research regarding foreign actions, drafting client updates, and preparing and organizing documents needed for clients to participate in litigation.

• Proofreading client reports.
• Preparing initial drafts of written case updates for clients based on materials provided by attorneys.
• Maintaining calendars for group tasks and deadlines.
• Maintaining and updating charts and an internal program tracking client involvement in cases and status.
• Assisting with assembling and tailoring materials for clients participating in cases.
• Assisting business development attorneys in evaluating prospective institutional clients and preparing client pitches by assembling client intelligence and track records of involvement in litigation.
• Assisting team attorneys in researching potential and filed cases, including using all available sources, including the internet, SEC-EDGAR filings, Thomson One, and Westlaw/Lexis for obtaining the necessary information in a timely, concise fashion.

• 5+ years of experience as a civil or commercial litigation paralegal.
• Proficient in Westlaw or Lexis, PACER, and other legal/business sites like Bloomberg Law, Thomson One.
• Strong proofreading skills.
• Self-driven and motivated problem solver.
• Excellent communicator skilled in juggling multiple requests.
• Proficient in internet researching and office programs like Word, Excel, Access, Adobe.
• Must be willing to work overtime on a regular basis.
• Finance background or general understanding of financial investments and securities litigation a plus.