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Mitchell Sandler values its employees and their personal choices about how to balance life in and out of the office, and believes that happy and satisfied lawyers do their best work for their clients.

The Firm seeks high-caliber individuals who are trustworthy and can lead and work well with our team. We believe that sensible judgment, smart initiative, common sense, and the ability to confront and resolve a variety of situations are essential traits of a successful team member. In making employment decisions, we seek individuals who will inspire the confidence of our present and future clients and who will work with us to build and grow our practice.

Our Values

  • Trust

  • Respect

  • Inclusion

Current Openings

  • We are looking to hire a full-time litigation paralegal to assist with a fast-paced practice involving complex litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions. This position is currently remote with in-office on an as needed basis.

    Responsibilities

    • Draft, review, and analyze legal documents as requested by attorneys.

    • Maintain pleadings, files, litigation calendars, and other case material in electronic databases.

    • Gather and circulate case materials to the litigation team.

    • Prioritize and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines

    • Track deadlines to anticipate actions and needs in advance of such deadlines

    • Arrange filings, mailings, and service of process with appropriate courts, government agencies and other parties.

    • Legal and factual cite checking, including creating Table of Authorities, Table of Contents, shepardizing and editing briefs to Blue Book standards and applicable court rules. Expert-level cite-checking proficiency is preferred.

    • Support all stages of litigation, including e-Discovery, e-filing, and trial preparation activities.

    • Interacts with clients and outside vendors, expert witnesses and other law firms to gather and share information or data.

    • Under attorney supervision, perform research (factual, legal, internet, and other) and analyze documents to identify issues and relevant information. Compile information and prepare documentation that details key findings.

    • Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, trials, and arbitrations. Coordinate assembly of exhibits and appendices for pleadings, witness materials, depositions, and trials. Summarize deposition and trial exhibits and transcripts.

    • Obtain services from outside contractors, including court reporters and filing services. Process billing and disbursement paperwork in connection with those services.

    • Act as liaison for the project team with support departments and other offices in the firm.

    • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    • 2-4 years of experience working on high-level, fast-paced complex litigation on a large scale in federal court at a law firm is required

    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion

    • Mastery of electronic document review and production is required

    • Candidate should be detail-oriented and highly organized

    • Experience with internet research, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other legal research databases

    • Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe

    Salary

    • $105,000-125,000/year

    Benefits

    • Medical, dental and vision insurance

    • Flexible spending account

    • Paid time off

    • 401(K)

    • Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability

    • Life insurance

    If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to info@mitchellsandler.com.

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