Paralegal - Litigation

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

 

If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Paralegal department in our New York office as a Paralegal (Litigation).

 

Essential Functions: 

• Digests/summarizes documents such as depositions, hearing/trial transcripts (including those of technical nature or expert witnesses), interrogatories and other pleadings;
• Drafts basic documents such as subpoenas, declarations/affidavits, pro hac applications
• Fact checks briefs, pleadings, expert reports, pitch materials, presentations, articles and/or white papers by reviewing pleadings and other supporting documentation such as transcripts, expert reports, publications for accuracy of factual information;
• Cite-checks, Shepardizes, conforms cited authorities and sources to Bluebook (or appropriate jurisdictional) citation form and proofreads pleadings, briefs pleadings, expert reports, pitch materials, presentations, articles and/or white papers;
• Prepares, proofreads and edits TOA and TOC. Knowledge of and experience in Best Authority
• Performs statistical, factual and some legal research of individuals, businesses or other topics utilizing internet and/or library resources and compiles data into chart formats or summaries.
• Has responsibility for document organization and production through the life of a case, including Bates-stamping, redacting, photocopying and indexing of documents, checking copies, setting up and maintaining files which are organized chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter, and liasing with the Records Dept. at the close of a case.
• Reviews and analyzes documents for production, under the direct guidance of an attorney; categorizes documents by subject matter; prepares a chronology of facts; creates charts; does calculations and statistical analyses; reviews transcripts for specific references
• Prepares for depositions, gathers documents relevant to the deponent, organizes exhibits, prepares prep binders ; assists during depositions, takes notes, retrieves documents, handles exhibit distribution and submission, ensures availability of necessary supplies and vendor coordination;
• Assists with the preparation of motions: pulls relevant documents, proofreads, assembles exhibits and indexes documents for a table of contents
• Assists with appeals: assembles documents for a Record on Appeal and/or Joint Appendix; indexes cases for a table of authorities; as a liaison with the appellate printer; when necessary
• Pretrial activities: assists with, organizes and supervises preparation of pre-trial filings, trial notebooks; exhibits; prepares charts/graphs to be used at trial, coordinates and liases with trial technology, court reporters, graphics vendors and other departments or vendors that may be required for support;
• Trial activities: attends and assists at trials and arbitrations, which includes: monitoring documents and evidence; assuring presence of witnesses; preparing and monitoring visual aids; taking notes on testimony; tracking of exhibits introduced and marked into evidence; digesting trial transcripts;
• Conducts various document searches and retrieves documents as requested by attorneys utilizing Internet, library resources, PACER, CourtLink or document databases such as Relativity.
• Acts as liaison with various internal departments, as well as with other outside agencies or vendors (e.g., oversees the progress of documents through secretarial and duplicating depts., orders transcripts from court reporting services, fulfills requests from outside counsel, clients, etc., provides docketing with information pertaining to calendaring and case monitoring)
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Notary Certification preferred

Professional Experience: 

• 1-3 years

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of, Concordance, Livenote, Relativity, Case Map, Kroll, Best Authority, Clearwell, Pacer, Lexis and Westlaw

Performance Traits: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills and able to anticipate needs
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements: 

• May require occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• May require travel to other offices as needed

 

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

 

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

 

We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

 

Mayer Brown works with select external search firms that have been vetted against our standards. Firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent that they are working with the Firm, nor are they entitled to placement fees. Mayer Brown does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruiters. Submission of an unsolicited CV to Mayer Brown or any of its Partners or employees will not establish any right of priority for the submitting agency.

 

The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $60,000.00/Yr. and USD $80,000.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.