Litigation Paralegal – Commercial Litigation

Job Description

Paralegal | Kahn Yuniver Law

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kahn Yuniver Law, located in Brooklyn, NY, with an opportunity for remote work after three months of employment. Kahn Yuniver Law is a respected law firm located in the heart of Brooklyn, known for its proven record of success in Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, Commercial Class-Action Defense, Business Law, Entertainment Law, and Healthcare Law. The firm prides itself on delivering strategic, results-driven advocacy while maintaining high standards of professionalism and client service. This pivotal role supports the firm’s expanding commercial litigation practice and is instrumental in assisting attorneys through all phases of civil litigation, from inception through trial. The Paralegal will manage high-level administrative and legal tasks, ensuring the litigation team operates smoothly and effectively.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Brooklyn, NY
• Pay: $63000–$72000 yearly
• Mission: Support attorneys through all phases of civil litigation and ensure the litigation team operates smoothly and effectively.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), standard legal case management software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Case Strategy: Collaborate closely with attorneys to discuss case strategies, review current case statuses, and manage assigned projects effectively.
• Legal Document Production: Draft, review, and precisely format critical legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests and responses.
• Court Filings & Compliance: Coordinate and execute all state and federal court filings meticulously, ensuring strict adherence to local rules and procedural requirements.
• Electronic Discovery Management: Oversee e-discovery processes comprehensively, from the collection and review to the efficient production of electronic documents.
• Trial Preparation Support: Provide crucial assistance in comprehensive trial preparation, which includes organizing exhibits, assembling trial binders, and coordinating witness files.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-Level. A comprehensive understanding of civil litigation procedures, as well as state and federal court rules.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of direct experience as a Litigation Paralegal.
• Skills: Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills; exhibit exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail; possess outstanding time management capabilities with a proven ability to consistently meet strict court and internal deadlines; display strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; show proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard legal case management software; and maintain effectiveness and composure in busy, challenging, and sometimes stressful environments while managing high-stakes situations.