Chenega Corporation EH&F · 1 week ago
Paralegal I Junior Division of Enforcement
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$29/hr - $29/hr
2+ years expChenega Corporation EH&F is seeking a Paralegal I for the Division of Enforcement to provide legal research and litigation support to the SEC. The role involves gathering and summarizing materials for litigation, supporting attorneys during trials, and maintaining legal databases.
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Responsibilities
Following established guidelines, gathers, prepares and summarizes relevant materials for use by litigation attorneys and/or other office professionals in preparation of memoranda and other legal documents
Review documents, and cross-check information
May synopsize transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; review case-related materials and, for example, identify potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation; write preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence
Support litigation attorneys during trial, including courtroom locations, and may include experience in witness interviews
Enter data into computerized systems, and update databases and spreadsheets
Obtain documents from paper and electronic files
Perform document review and research and summarize findings
Assist with document productions
Maintain, organize, and file office records and documents
Assist in processing notices, orders, and action memos
Maintain, organize, and file office records and documents
Perform complex database searches related to filings (e.g., Name Relationship Search Index) and other legal database searches (e.g., basic Westlaw and/or LEXIS)
Maintain chronological/searchable databases of office precedent (i.e., comment letters, minutes of meetings, and office policy “significant outcomes” memoranda)
Prepare and maintain database monitoring and tracking status (e.g., track and/or organize materials using agency automated database/systems, such as word processing software, spreadsheets, computer graphics, presentation software, or database applications)
Travel may be required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in a related labor category field such as Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or Criminal Justice from an accredited college, university, school, or educational institution recognized by the US Department of Education
Paralegal Certificate
Minimum (2) two years of Paralegal experience with a specialty in Litigation (Trial) required
Ability to provide favorable credit history
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as legal software such as Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw
Possess and use excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience drafting and reviewing various legal documents such as motions, briefs, subpoenas, legal memoranda, and correspondence for attorneys
Experience conducting legal research using Lexis Nexis or Westlaw
Experience interviewing witnesses and supporting attorneys during trial, including courtroom locations
Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing work product
Ability to work effectively in an extremely pressured and deadline-driven environment
Keen sense of accountability and taking ownership over projects
Possess a professional demeanor and can collaborate well with all team members and staff
Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, flexibility in shifting focus
Company
Chenega Corporation EH&F
Chenega Corporation EH&F specializes in professional staffing and support services. It is a sub-organization of Chenega Corp..
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase