O’Brien LLP is looking for a Litigation Paralegal for our office based in Midtown Manhattan. The ideal candidate will enjoy – and work hard at – performing legal research, organizing documents and assisting in document production, assisting with and preparing basic pleadings, assisting and responding to discovery requests and production of documents, court filings (federal and state), and preparing for trial. The role also includes assisting with firm administrative duties.
No prior experience as a paralegal is required, but a strong foundation and familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of products (including excel); math and statistics (including the ability to review and analyze financial documents); and Adobe Acrobat is strongly preferred. Further, a candidate will stand out if he or she has demonstrated proficiency in technical writing or has prior relevant work experience.