Litigation Paralegal

About the role

Mcmichael Taylor Gray, LLC is currently seeking a Litigation Paralegal for our New York team. The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments
• Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
• Perform administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics etc.)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
• Gather relevant information from a variety of sources
• Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties
• Provide assistance with case settlements

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Default Operations industry standards including creditors' rights
• A minimum of 5 years Litigation Paralegal experience required
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices etc.
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise including proficiency with Microsoft products
• Paralegal associates degree or other relevant certification
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner
• Excellent professional communication skills. Position requires interaction with all interoffice personnel, managers and attorneys as well as the clients and outside vendors.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Teams, and MS Word
• Well organized, effective time management, prioritize and allocate workload for optimum efficiency
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Working knowledge of client systems including Black Knight/LPS, Tempo, CaseAware

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience. We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision and 401k.

About McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC

McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC (“MTG”) is a full-service default and creditors’ rights law firm delivering quality, cost-effective legal services for financial institutions throughout most of the Eastern United States. The founding partners of MTG established a forward-thinking, client focused law firm, centered on an unwavering commitment to the following core values:

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Respect