Paralegal

Holwell Shuster & Goldberg is a litigation boutique specializing in the trial of complex commercial cases, with a particular focus on sophisticated financial, securities, antitrust, and bankruptcy-related disputes.  Our firm’s success is largely determined by our commitment to hiring and developing the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of service.

Commercial Litigation Paralegals provide support for the firm’s partners and associates. They are responsible for working closely with firm attorneys on various legal projects and performing other duties as required.

Base Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 (DOE)

Responsibilities and duties will include:

• Assist with filings of legal pleadings and motion papers
• Document management (physical and electronic) and document production
• Trial and deposition preparation
• Cite check, bluebook and fact check documents and create Tables of Authorities
• Prepare exhibits for pleadings, motion papers, trials, hearings, presentations, etc.
• Create trial and case binders
• Utilize litigation support software programs and other spreadsheet and database programs as needed to perform client projects

Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree
• Strong academic background
• Paralegal certificate or work-related experience at a top tier commercial litigation firm considered a plus, but not necessary if candidate has stellar credentials
• Superb organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of bluebooking and cite checking considered a plus
• Willingness and ability to work overtime and long hours
• Good judgment and high ethical standards
• Familiarity and competency with technology, including document review platforms
• Good client service skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask