Paralegal

ARKA Group, LP
New York, NY
Category Legal
Job Description
Role Overview

The Paralegal role works closely with federal prosecutors supporting the USAO in a fast-paced setting and assist in the investigation and prosecution of various matters to enforce the laws of the United States.

What You Will Do

Performs tasks such as compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents; summarizes depositions and other transcripts; maintains case files; performs simple legal research; indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery); indexes, tracks and exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a great opportunity to grow your career, with tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification, and Paralegal Certificates. The Paralegal role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

Requirements

  • paralegal certificate
  • JD
  • currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study
  • one year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education
  • at least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience
  • trial experience
  • automated litigation support experience
  • basic legal knowledge
  • sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw
  • excellent written and oral communication skills
  • thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications
  • basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources

Benefits

  • healthcare
  • wellness
  • financial
  • retirement
  • family support
  • continuing education
  • time off benefits
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