Paralegal

Holwell Shuster Goldberg is a litigation boutique specializing in the trial of complex commercial cases, with a particular focus on sophisticated financial, securities, antitrust, and bankruptcy-related disputes. Our firm’s success is largely determined by our commitment to hiring and developing the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of service.

Commercial Litigation Paralegals provide support for the firm’s partners and associates. They are responsible for working closely with firm attorneys on various legal projects and performing other duties as required.

Base Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 (DOE)

Responsibilities and duties will include:

Assist with filings of legal pleadings and motion papers

Document management (physical and electronic) and document production

Trial and deposition preparation

Cite check, bluebook and fact check documents and create Tables of Authorities

Prepare exhibits for pleadings, motion papers, trials, hearings, presentations, etc.

Create trial and case binders

Utilize litigation support software programs and other spreadsheet and database programs as needed to perform client projects

Qualifications:

Four-year college degree

Strong academic background

Paralegal certificate or work-related experience at a top tier commercial litigation firm considered a plus, but not necessary if candidate has stellar credentials

Superb organizational skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of bluebooking and cite checking considered a plus

Willingness and ability to work overtime and long hours

Good judgment and high ethical standards

Familiarity and competency with technology, including document review platforms

Good client service skills

Ability to prioritize and multitask