Hybrid Litigation Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Asst or Legal Secretary - Phaxis LLC
New York, NY 10170
About the Job
HYBRID LITIGATION REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASST OR LEGAL SECRETARY AT BOUTIQUE BUSINESS FOCUSED COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM
Base Salary is $75K to $95K (based upon candidate and experience)
Incredible Company with Excellent Benefits
A boutique, real estate focused law firm in mid-town Manhattan is looking for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its growing team. In this role, you will be an integral part of a close-knit team that handles commercial landlord/tenant matters on a national basis. Hours are Mon-Fri; 9am-5pm; and Hybrid (Mon-Thu in Ofc | Fri from Home).
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Under the direction and supervision of the real estate attorneys, this position will assist attorneys in various aspects of commercial real estate litigation and transactions including:
Base Salary is $75K to $95K (based upon candidate and experience)
Incredible Company with Excellent Benefits
A boutique, real estate focused law firm in mid-town Manhattan is looking for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join its growing team. In this role, you will be an integral part of a close-knit team that handles commercial landlord/tenant matters on a national basis. Hours are Mon-Fri; 9am-5pm; and Hybrid (Mon-Thu in Ofc | Fri from Home).
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Bachelor's Degree, or comparable experience preferred
- Three (3) years of previous experience in Commercial Landlord/Tenant Litigation and Transactions required
- Paralegal Certificate is not necessary, but a plus
- Experience with document control and e-filing with state and federal courts
- Experience in real estate litigation, and management of high-volume of cases
- Able to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Able to handle pressure, interruptions, and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities and deadline
- Able to perform legal research, in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
- Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy
- Exceptional organization; and Written and Verbal Communication skills
- Interact professionally with clients, attorneys, paralegals, secretaries, all other staff, and other representatives outside of the firm
- Able to work effectively and professionally with colleagues, clients and opposing parties
- Able to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
- Good organizational skills; detail-oriented; and good interpersonal skills
- Able to work under pressure and multitask when required. High degree of initiative and self-motivation
- Proven analytical and organizational skills
- Able to pay close attention to detail and follow up requirements
- Able to be flexible, multi-task and prioritize work flow
- Able to problem solve, think independently and tackle projects
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, including knowledge, such as: Microsoft Office; Google Docs; Open Office; Adobe Photoshop; LexisNexis; Westlaw; Legal Research; TABS 3; Dropbox; NYSCEF; CM/ECF; and Pacer
- Able to merge files and databases, and the ability to conduct on-line research of public offices for tax, recording, zoning and other information
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Under the direction and supervision of the real estate attorneys, this position will assist attorneys in various aspects of commercial real estate litigation and transactions including:
- Schedule and maintain calendar of hearings, appointments, depositions, meetings, and deadlines
- Liaise between departments, clients, real estate professionals, as well as opposing counsel and government employees
- Correspond with clients and organizations, in writing, by telephone or electronic communications, as directed by the supervising attorney
- Prepare of initial draft documents for attorney's review, including demands, notices, petitions, final orders, correspondences and pleadings, such as complaints, subpoenas, interrogatories, deposition notices
- Prepare exhibits and assistance with document assembly to file with various courts
- Perform electronic research using Westlaw, Lexis and Internet
- Perform electronic filings in State and Federal Courts
- Coordinate evictions with the Marshal's office to ensure that evictions run smoothly and according to plan
- Prepare documents for discovery proceedings
- Prepare Interview binders for upcoming depositions
- Review deposition transcripts in preparation for trials
- Organize documents and coordinate document productions
- Conduct bates-stamping, redaction, duplication and indexing of documents
- Create and organize appendices, briefs, index, and preparation of table of authorities, and table of content
- Proofread, edit, and cite check briefs and affidavits
- Monitor receipt of documents from Secretary of State, process servers, court reporters, and clients
- Prepare litigation report of all active cases for each attorney for internal weekly meetings
- Maintain and organize database and file
- Identify problematic workflow areas and implement processes to improve efficiencies, organization, and productivity
Source : Phaxis LLC