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Job Opportunity: Litigation Paralegal:Job description:
Litigation ParalegalPosition: Litigation ParalegalJob location: Poughkeepsie, NY income: $20-25/per hour Job employment Type: Temp to Hire Join our esteemed legal team in Poughkeepsie NY, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. We are pursuing a skilled Litigation Paralegal to support our dynamic firm in various litigation matters. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a crucial function in assisting attorneys with case management and legal document preparation. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide variety of tasks related to litigation proceedings. Key Responsibilities: » Assist in drafting discovery demands, responses, pleadings, and legal documents for both contested and uncontested divorce proceedings for attorney review. » Prepare for trials, including organizing subpoenas, trial binders, and other essential documents. » E-file documents in both state and federal courts efficiently. » Manage calendaring via Microsoft Outlook, including scheduling hearings, statutory deadlines, and court-ordered deadlines. Responsible for booking meetings and depositions. » Conduct research to support legal proceedings and case preparation. » Arrange service of pleadings and other documents, and prepare affidavits of service. » Prepare exhibits and other documents required for depositions and trials. » Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Qualifications required » 3+ years of practice as a litigation paralegal required, with a focus on municipal and matrimonial law. » Prior family law practice preferred. » Proficient in preparing records, assembling exhibits, drafting pleadings, summarizing transcripts, and trial preparation. » practice with digital dictation and legal research tools, including Westlaw. » Strong computer expertise, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, Family Law Software, and document management systems. » Familiarity with Perfectlaw is a plus. » Excellent oral and written communication expertise. » Attention to detail and strong organizational expertise are critical. » capability to work independently and proactively manage tasks. » Comfortable interacting with courts and clerks' offices regularly. » Notary Public certification is a plus. Equal Opportunity Statement Applications are considered on the basis of expertise, practice and qualifications without regard to race, age, creed, color, nationality, gender, sexual preference, marital status, military background, discapability or any other legally protected status. All employment related decisions, including hiring, advancement, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment, are made in accord with this policy Skills:
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