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Greenberg Traurig, LLP · 2 weeks ago

Labor and Employment Paralegal

White Plains, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$53.14/hr - $59.61/hr

5+ years exp

Greenberg Traurig (GT) is a global law firm with an exciting employment opportunity for a Labor and Employment Paralegal. This role involves providing organizational and practice-specific assistance to attorneys in preparing cases, conducting legal research, and managing case documentation throughout all stages of litigation.

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Responsibilities

Assists attorneys in all stages of the case from onset through post-trial

Ascertains calendaring requirements for each matter and ensures proper maintenance of any required case calendars

Oversees organization, maintenance and appropriate utilization of documents and other case-related materials, including maintenance of client-presentable and efficient work areas and case rooms

Assists with the process of discovery, including preparing for deposition, propounding and responding to written discovery and preparing for expert discovery

Oversees and conducts document reviews; prepares documentation regarding criteria changes; tracks and reports on review progress and results

Performs analytical tasks, including preparing witness interview memoranda, reviewing and summarizing documents, digesting deposition and court transcripts and creating and using substantive coding tools

Submits E-filings in both local, state, and federal courts

Conducts legal and factual research on individuals, corporations, and opposing counsel

Drafts non-party subpoenas for documents and/or appearances

Arranges for services of process of complaints and subpoenas

Prepares FOIA requests to governmental agencies

Assists with law and motion practice, including assembling motion papers and exhibits, coordinating filings of pleadings and briefs and ensuring proper service

Performs and oversees both simple and complex cite checking, creating indexes and tables of authorities, and proof reading of briefs and other legal documents

Assists with trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks, identifying, organizing, and marking exhibits, coordinating witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars and communicating with opposing counsel and courtroom staff

Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records

Qualification

Trial experienceLegal terminology knowledgeE-filing proficiencyLitigation support applicationsAnalytical skillsClient serviceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Demonstrated ability to work well, be influential and communicate effectively with senior practice group leadership and staff, including presenting ideas in a clear, succinct manner

Candidate must be a self-starter who can work collaboratively as well as independently with minimal supervision

Candidate must have strong communication skills and ability to be client facing to request and obtain necessary documents for use in litigation

High attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively

Provide outstanding client service, achieve high quality standards for services, and meet or exceed client expectations

Ability to work under pressure to meet strict and sometimes short and unexpected deadlines, adapt to a fast-paced, high-pressure environment to achieve business goals and objectives; effectively prioritize multiple tasks

Analytical with strong problem-solving skills, proven ability to take initiative and exercise good judgment, demonstrated excellence in follow-up skills

Trial experience, including exhibit preparation, witness preparation and management, knowledge of subpoena preparation and process, experience working with judicial assistants and trial presentation vendors, and assisting attorneys in the courtroom

Knowledge of legal terminology, forms and documents (including pleadings & discovery, etc.)

Familiarity with the various governmental agencies involved in Labor & Employment matters, e.g. EEOC, NLRB, AAA, DOL

Ability to cite check, edit and proofread court submissions and agency position statement

Proficiency with E-filing and litigation support applications such as Relativity, Pacer and Live Note

New York State Notary

Minimum of 5 years as a labor and employment or litigation paralegal within a law firm with a focus on the areas described herein

Bachelor's Degree required, Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered

Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, required

Must be familiar with practice specific technology

Preferred

Certificate in Paralegal studies from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent experience considered

Certified Paralegal a plus

Proficiency in utilizing AI tools and software

Benefits

Health insurance with an optional HSA

Short term disability

Long term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Vacation

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Voluntary accident insurance

Voluntary life

Voluntary disability

Voluntary long term care

Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter and Transit programs

Company

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 3,000 attorneys across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia.

Founded in 1967

Albany, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.gtlaw.com/

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