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About the Role
The Paralegal – Tax Controversy & Salt, in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, performs a range of substantive case, matter or entity related duties, under the supervision of attorneys. You will prepare drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. You will compile, analyze, and summarize information. You will coordinate efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties, and outside vendors.
Responsibilities
- Drafts simple pleadings and/or assists attorneys with major motions and filings.
- Performs cite-checking, fact-checking, and Blue Booking of legal memoranda and Shepardizing cases.
- Organizes all necessary documents for witness interviews, depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations.
- Reviews, organizes and maintains document databases for case tracking, discovery and document productions.
- Utilizes legal software such as Relativity and litigation technology including eDiscovery and data rooms.
- eFiles documents in State and Federal Courts and coordinates service of documents.
- Locates and reviews information applicable to a particular case, person or subject via online research or document reviews.
- Assists in the preparation of pretrial motions, trail binders, trial exhibits, etc.
- Assist attorneys at depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations.
- Manage data rooms and matter files.
Requirements
- Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associates with each matter.
- Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys in your home office and in office across the firm.
- Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
- Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
- Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
- Comply with firm policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.
Skills
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- Relativity
- LexisNexis
- Westlaw
- Legal software
- Litigation technology
- eDiscovery
- Data rooms
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 1 year of Paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate.
- Five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area for individuals without a degree or certification.
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor's Degree
- Paralegal certificate
Salary/Compensations
- $49.85 - $66.05 per hour
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
About the Company
- DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.
Equal Opportunity
- DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.