Lachtman Cohen & Belowich LLP · 16 hours ago
Paralegal
White Plains, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expLachtman Cohen & Belowich LLP is a sophisticated, full-service law firm seeking a talented paralegal with extensive experience in commercial litigation, real estate, and corporate matters. In this role, you will collaborate with attorneys throughout all stages of litigation and support the transactional group in commercial real estate transactions and various business deals.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Brian Belowich
Responsibilities
Set up new matters in various software platforms
Prepare engagement letters and litigation hold notices
E-file documents in New York (NYSCEF) and Federal (ECF/Pacer) courts
Ensure delivery of working and courtesy copies as needed
Manage the firm’s caseload by docketing, calendaring, and tracking tasks, deadlines, and court appearances
Update attorneys on case status and maintain electronic case alerts and docket monitors
Liaison with courts and vendors, including process servers and couriers
Assist with fact-checking and pre-trial investigations
Proofread, cite-check, and prepare Table of Contents/Authorities for briefs
Organize and file all case documents in our cloud-based management system, ensuring files are up to date
Draft and respond to discovery demands
Assist in deposition preparation and post-deposition analysis
Organize, manage, index, and redact documents produced by clients and adversaries
Assist in trial preparation, including creating trial binders and exhibits
Support during trial, including the use of trial software
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Degree/ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate with 5+ years of law firm experience
Strong preference for Business/Commercial Litigation experience
Proficiency with Lexis, ECF/Pacer, NYSCEF, and formatting briefs
Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive/ShareFile, Excel) and Adobe software for editing PDFs
Knowledge of CPLR, Uniform Civil Rules, and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Notary Public certification or willingness to obtain upon employment
High degree of ethics, integrity, and professionalism
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Results-oriented with excellent time and project management abilities
Demonstrates a 'no job too big, no job too small' attitude and a collaborative approach
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Company
Lachtman Cohen & Belowich LLP
Lachtman Cohen & Belowich LLP is a New York and Connecticut law firm that represents a diverse clientele of corporations, sophisticated entrepreneurs, and individuals in business and real estate transactions and complex civil litigation.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Brian Belowich
Partner
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