Crumiller Paralegal Brooklyn, NY · Full time

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We are a feminist litigation firm that is well known for representing victims in high-profile sexual harassment and employment discrimination lawsuits. We have also teamed up with trailblazing victims’ rights law firm C.A. Goldberg PLLC to create the Survivors Law Project, fighting sex abuse and those who enable it.

We have rigorous standards; the payoff is the opportunity to work with a truly top-notch team. The most important thing is that you are nice, and secondly, that you are sharp. We like to think and move fast, and we need people who can keep up. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are paramount. We go overboard to keep clients in the loop, and we are a positive, collaborative team. You must be a person who is motivated to excellence, both intellectually and emotionally; our work is driven by our passion.

Responsibilities:

• Support our Director of Legal Operations by keeping both administrative and client information and files meticulously organized
• Assist the legal team with proofreading, citation entry, document formatting, research, and other ad-hoc legal tasks as needed
• Prepare initial drafts of motions, complaints, demand letters, and other pleadings
• Produce and file pleadings in both Federal and State courts
• Organize and catalog incoming discovery and client documentation
• Prepare and distribute HIPAA authorizations for the purpose of discovery
• Ensure all matter opening and closing procedures are followed
• Assist with client document collection
• Log all client expenses in a timely manner

Requirements:

• 1+ year paralegal experience (employment law preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education (Paralegal certification preferred)
• Working knowledge of PACER and NYSCEF strongly preferred
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters is a plus
• Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects; ability to navigate shifting priorities and deadlines
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues professionally and confidentially
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This is a full-time position with a base salary of $60k; raises and bonuses are given at the firm’s discretion. Available benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, (401)k, FSA Program, PTO and commuter program.

How to Apply

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