Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking a well-rounded, highly motivated litigation paralegal with 3-7 years of experience for its New York office (Asbestos Experience). The successful candidate must have strong academic credentials and willingness to learn from a dedicated and successful litigation team.

What You Will Be Doing

• National Account Team Case Management that includes maintaining databases, document retention, control and production; meeting docket deadlines; and assisting with coordination and monitoring of local counsel around the country
• Preparing and organizing a variety of pleadings, motions, documents, forms, charts, letters, presentations, reports
• Reviewing and summarizing depositions and records
• Preparing for depositions, including medical summaries and witnesses
• Cite checking of briefs regarding fact and legal citations
• Preparing for hearings
• Document production

What You Need to Bring

• Intellectual curiosity
• Intuition and self-direction
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with managing databases and document management systems
• Proficiency in e-discovery and document review software

What You Will Receive

• Competitive compensation year-end bonuses and referral incentives
• Hybrid work arrangement for those meeting specific performance criteria
• 401K plan
• Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision
• HSA and FSA plans
• Company provided life insurance up to $150k with additional guaranteed issue life insurance available
• Company paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Well-stocked office snacks

What Hawkins Parnell & Young

• Hawkins Parnell is a national defense litigation firm that has represented many of the largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes, including Fortune 500 companies. The litigation team works across offices on behalf of clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states.
• Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.
  
  Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer