Overview
Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP is a full-service, rapidly growing and entrepreneurial law firm focused on an interdisciplinary approach to the practice of law. Our team is composed of thought leaders across a variety of practice areas, including leading voices on web3, taxation and other fields. We bring together experts across all of our practice areas to achieve extraordinary results which would not be achievable at a more narrowly focused firm.
Respect, appreciation and quality of life come first and foremost. We care deeply about the people we bring into our firm and offer a unique emphasis on professional development. We work collaboratively to drive client success.
We are experiencing significant growth and require the assistance of a Senior Litigation Paralegal to fill a need in our Litigation Department in our New York, NY office.
Responsibilities
- Calendar meetings, court appearances, depositions, deadlines
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court staff and other third parties as necessary
- E-filing for state and federal courts
- Oversee service of process
- Act as liaison between Litigation Department head and department associates
- Act as liaison between Litigation Department head and attorneys in other practice areas within firm
- Assist with legal research
- Draft legal documents
- Handle discovery demands and responses
- General administrative duties; filing and scanning; assemble litigation papers; maintain matter files
- In-person attendance to courthouses as necessary
Qualifications
Formal training and study as a paralegal ideal, minimum of 5 years experienceBachelor's degree or higherThis position is full-time in office Mon-FriStrong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPointExperience with e-filing and in person filings; both state and federal. Must be familiar with courthouse proceduresAbility to problem-solve procedural and calendaring problemsExperience with Clio is a plusSalary Range : 75k-100K
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