Junior Paralegal - Litigation

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
 
Join our Litigation Team as a Junior Paralegal located in our New York City office.
 

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in our New York City office, on an in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations, as well as for team meetings, training opportunities, and relationship building.
 

Position Summary

The Junior Paralegal will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys and paralegals in the Litigation Department, primarily in the area of pre-trial discovery and trial preparation.  The junior paralegal will also assist in a variety of administrative tasks.  The ability to take ownership of projects, strong organization skills and attention to detail are essential. This candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize as well as have a strong client service orientation.  This role requires working collaboratively in a team environment as well as working independently. 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares document productions.

• Proofreads briefs and other legal documents.

• Drafts routine correspondence/memorandum and discovery requests/responses.

• Maintains case and document databases, updates files.

• Basic document review and light on-line, legal research.

• Supports trial preparation efforts including creating trial notebooks, identifying and organizing exhibits, working with witness schedules, maintaining trial calendars.

• Conducts review of parties' discovery including preparation of subpoenas and related motions.

• Factual research and development, utilizing electronic research tools and in some cases working with vendors.

• Assists with practice department activities/project work assignments as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor and presentation.

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

• Ability to prioritize workload, adapt to a fast-paced environment.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization.

• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional, collaborative team.

• Critical thinker with the ability to shift priorities and manage change with a positive outcome

Education & Prior Experience

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

• Certified Paralegal a plus

• Working knowledge or experience in a law firm or legal environment is helpful

Technology

• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

• E-filing, legal research, and litigation support applications such as Relativity, Live Note, Lexis and Westlaw preferred.

The expected pay range for this position is:

$36.44 to $39.30 per hour

Salary will be determined based upon education, experience, job related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials in locations where market pay differs from the national average. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, 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, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.