Job Description

A midsized law firm located in midtown Manhattan is seeking a paralegal/calendar clerk for their midtown office.  This position will be handling litigation cases as a paralegal, and will also be coordinating the appearances calendar for several attorneys.  Paralegal duties include: discovery tracking, trial preparation, record assembly, and general coordination of Products Liability/General Litigation cases.  Appearances Calendar Clerk duties include: coordinating public calendar in Outlook for apperances, and communicating with attorneys as well as courts.

Job Qualifications

Two years litigation experience required.  Defense litigation experience preferred.  Candidate must be quick learner with strong attention to detail, initiative, excellent organization and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.  This position is temp-to-perm.  Upon becoming permanent, salary will be in the 50k range, commensurate with experience.