Paralegal, New York

PARALEGAL — NEW YORK

Geragos & Geragos is seeking a paralegal to join its growing New York office. The paralegal will work closely with attorneys on high-stakes criminal defense, complex civil litigation, appellate matters, investigations, and media-related disputes.

This is an opportunity to join a small, expanding office and take on meaningful responsibility across every stage of a matter—from intake and investigation through discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal—while developing the research, writing, technology, case-management, and legal skills essential to a successful career in law. The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, attentive to detail, and comfortable managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of federal and state litigation, including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals
• Manage case files, calendars, court deadlines, and document productions
• Prepare, format, cite-check, proofread, and file pleadings, briefs, exhibits, and other court submissions
• Conduct factual and background research and help organize investigative materials
• Review and organize records, discovery, deposition materials, and trial exhibits
• Coordinate filings and service in federal and New York state courts
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other case participants
• Support attorneys during hearings, depositions, trials, and client meetings
• Help develop efficient systems and procedures for the firm’s growing New York practice