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Paralegal – Nukk Freeman & Cerra, P.C.
- Paralegal
- Last Updated: August 2017
- Full-Time
- Reports to Managing Director, Client Services
- Objective: This position is responsible for providing litigation, administrative, and legal support to NFC’s attorneys. NFC expects that this position will be held by a highly motivated individual who excels in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment that values top-quality work and positive contributions to the workplace.
- Essential Functions:
- Organize and coordinate document productions (Bates Stamping, Redaction, etc.)
- Prepare Indexes of produced documents (Plaintiff, Defendant, Third-Party)
- Prepare and update Chronologies of Events (maintained as documents are produced)
- Prepare and maintain Privilege Logs (including index of documents withheld)
- Prepare documents needed for depositions, witness interviews, etc.
- Review and gather relevant documents for Motions and other Court submissions
- Organize exhibits for Pleadings and other Court submissions
- Research relevant information on witnesses, adversaries, arbitrators, mediators, etc.
- Research public records
- Digest and summarize Deposition Transcripts for use by attorneys
- Coordinate and file Pleadings with the Court (knowing associated rules: Superior Court NJ, District Court NJ, EDNY, SDNY, Appellate, ECF, etc.)
- Draft Interrogatories, Document Requests, Requests for Admissions, Subpoenas, etc.
- Draft Answers to Complaint
- Filings and updates to Serengeti or other electronic document systems maintained by clients
- Draft letters to clients
- Draft Settlement Agreements
- Prepare Mediation Submissions
- Organize and track documents received from clients and the Court (when multiple attorneys are assigned to case, difficult to track documents received)
- Conduct computerized research (Internet, Westlaw)
- Format documents (Handbooks, etc.)
- Conduct E-Discovery searches and uploads
- Format TOC/TOA
- Proofread and edit documents for grammar, content and redactions
- Draft handbooks from NFC template policies for review by Attorney
- Create or edit PowerPoint presentations and training classes
- Create or edit handouts for training classes
- Review client documents for line by line comparison of plan versions.
- Administrative support as needed
- Trial Preparation (as needed):
- Organize and index Trial exhibits and other supporting documents (including digital copies, court copies, witness copies, etc.)
- Organize witness binders for Trial
- Coordinate witness review of relevant documents being used at trial before attorneys meet with them
- Prepare and organize trial exchanges (set-up documents, proofread submissions, pull relevant information from documents previously submitted, etc.)
- Coordinate trial set-up (projector, computers, all documents needed, easel, etc.)
- Organize logistics (transport set-up to courthouse, make sure connections are working, etc.)
- Research/evaluate prospective jurors (as allowed IN the courtroom during jury selection
- Coordinate transportation (if necessary) for witnesses
- At least 5 years of Paralegal experience
- Strong understanding of law firm procedures and requirements
- Strong understanding of relevant court rules
- Excellent grammar and proofreading skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and plan
- Highly organized
- Strong research skills (including Westlaw, Practical Law, etc.)
- Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Unplanned activities – other duties as assigned by direct supervisor
