Paralegal

Paralegal - New York, NY

The Firm's New York office seeks a Paralegal to provide full spectrum assistance to the Specialty and Investigations team. This team represents international and domestic insurers during claim investigations and litigations concerning policy defenses of first party insurance coverage matters including fine art, jewelry, precious metals and gems, high value cargo, property, contingency, war, and other specialty coverages. The opportunity, in this interesting and unique practice, is suited to someone who thrives within a busy, stimulating and fast-paced team environment.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished recent college graduate interested in exploring the law and willing to commit to at least two years before post-graduate work.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in document review and organization
• Preparation of privilege logs
• Fact research
• Assisting with depositions
• Digesting deposition transcripts
• Cite checking, (blue booking), shepardizing, fact checking, exhibit preparation, and proof-reading of briefs, court filings, and other documents
• Case maintenance (organization of files such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, etc.)
• Reviewing court dockets (both electronically and in person)
• Document and presentation preparation (utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and other software)
• Assisting with witness interviews and communications
• Calendar maintenance
• Administrative work including billing, correspondence, reporting to clients, answering incoming calls, and taking messages

Required Qualifications

• Outstanding academic credentials
• Strong written and communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity
• Well-developed organization and time management skills
• Initiative
• Focus on objectives
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment
• Willing and able to learn new software
• Some prior litigation paralegal experience a plus but is not necessary

This position will require a strong in-office presence of 4+ days a week.

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organizations successfully navigate risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity. When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavors and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves.

Benefits offered include flexible time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K Safe Harbor contribution; Life/AD&D Disability; Flexible Spending Account; Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance; Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Commuter Benefits.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

• Principals Only -

It is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.

CLYDE & CO PRIVACY NOTICE: https://www.clydeco.com/help/privacy

#LI-AP1 #LI-ONSITE #LI-DNP

Refer a friend Printer Friendly Apply