Litigation / Tax Paralegal [2924]
Location: New York, New York
Description: Yorkson Legal is presently looking of Litigation / Tax Paralegal [2924] right now, this job will be assigned in New York. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Skilled litigation / tax paralegal needed to support this leading international law firmÂ's state and local tax department attorneys.
Responsibilities include:
Case and Document Management
Manage assigned cases and their related tasks and projects. Perform full range of paralegal tasks from case inception through discovery, trial, post-trial proceedings and case closure. Assist attorneys in ensuring that all documentation associated with a case, such as correspondence, pleadings, briefs, document productions, research files, e-mails, etc., is filed as appropriate. Assist with management and maintenance of State and Local Tax department docket. Prepare and distribute daily CCH and State Tax Today reports. Prepare pro hac vice admission motions and powers of attorney; maintain department chart of pro hac admissions. Responsible for maintaining workrooms, caserooms and more.
Discovery
Assist in responding to discovery requests. P erform document review and organization . Prepare and coordinate document productions.
Depositions:
Prepare witness files. Select and assemble deposition exhibits
Responsible for reproduction of exhibits Summarize/index transcripts.
Motions:
Coordinate preparation, filing and service of motion papers (manual and electronic). Assist attorneys with factual research. C ite check, Shepardize and proofread briefs. Assist with compilation and/or preparation exhibits and appendices.
Trial Preparation
Assist in selecting and assembling potential trial exhibits. Assist in preparation of charts, graphs and other demonstrative evidence. Assist in preparing pre and post trial motions and briefs, including cite checking, Shepardizing and compiling appendices. Provide support during trial as needed. Summarize/index trial transcripts as requested. Assist in post-trial activities as needed.
Research, Monitoring and Factual Analysis; Professional Development and Administrative Duties as assigned.
Requirements
BA/BS with strong academic record. Minimum of three years experience as a litigation paralegal in a large to mid-sized law firm preferred. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint required. LEXIS and Westlaw, citechecking and bluebooking experience required.
Competitive Salary based on experience.
Contact Greg Breck gbreck@yorkson.com
Yorkson Legal is a leading provider of contract and direct-hire attorneys, paralegals and other legal support staff. We are looking for top candidates with experience in Commercial Litigation, Private Equity, Corporate, Patent and Trademarks, Securities, Investment Management, ERISA, Tax, Private Client, Mass Torts, Finance and Real Estate. For more information, please visit our website at www.yorkson.com .
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This job starts available on: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:20:30 GMT
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