Paralegal - Litigation (NYC)

Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 14 offices and nearly 200 attorneys.

We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn.

You'll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias-we think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries.

Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.

To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website at www.lippes.com / careers

The NYC office of Lippes Mathias LLP is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team with focus in the Litigation related to Intellectual Property Law.

We are seeking a self-starting candidate with superior organizational skills to support several attorneys in the practice group.

The successful candidate will support the team in reviewing and processing legal documents and assisting with matters related to litigation.

Responsibilities will include :

• Assist in the formatting / drafting of legal documents
• Monitor and update attorney and docket calendar(s)
• File legal documents with the State and Federal Electronic Court Filing Systems including ITC Proceedings
• Prepare memoranda for opening new matters
• Create / maintain electronic directories
• Create / maintain filing
• Prepare and send out transmittal letters
• Save, print, scan, and file all transmittal documents on each file
• Delivery Requests when necessary

Our ideal Paralegal will have :

• A minimum 5 years' experience as a Litigation Paralegal, preferably with intellectual property
• Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
• General office and computer experience
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Reliable attendance
• Experience with editing, revising and drafting of legal documents
• Knowledge of local, state and federal court rules
• Working knowledge of Pacer Systems and ECF and ITC Proceedings Systems
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete projects with little direction
• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Experience with document management systems such as ProLaw and iManage

Salary range DOE : $80,000-$100,000 / year

The pay range provided in this listing is a good faith estimate for this position based on the location that we are hiring for.

Criteria included but not limited to, skill level, education, and experience, will determine where a candidate falls within the range.

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time employee you are eligible for the following benefits :

Highmark BCBS PPO / POS plans >

4 medical plan options including 2 HDHP / HSA qualified plans

• Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage)
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave
• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing
• Term Life and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Additional Voluntary benefits : Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program including mental health support
• Legal work discount program
30+ days ago