Positions Available

Part-Time Paralegal Position

Outten & Golden has several openings for a part-time paralegal position working in our New York office. O&G is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity among its lawyers and staff.

The individual will report to the Paralegal Manager. The work shifts available are daytime and evenings; 15-19 hours per week.

The applicant must have strong written and oral communication skills, a pleasant and professional telephone manner, strong analytical and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, Adobe and Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., formulas and sorting).

Job duties include conducting telephone interviews with potential class participants, drafting notes, statements, and memoranda, editing and proofreading letters and legal documents, conducting basic legal and internet research on various subjects, companies, and people, filing legal documents in court, organizing and maintaining case files, and performing general administrative functions such as copying, scanning, faxing, and data entry.

Send a cover letter and resume to Jennifer Jung, Paralegal Manager, Outten & Golden LLP, 29th Floor, 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016, or e-mail to jj@outtengolden.com. No phone calls please.

Litigation Paralegal - Connecticut Office

Outten & Golden LLP has an opening for an experienced paralegal in our Stamford, Connecticut office. O&G is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity among its lawyers and staff.

The individual will report to the Paralegal Manager and Administrative Attorney. The work shift is from 9am – 5pm with flexibility for overtime.

• Fielding calls from prospective clients and completing client intake forms;
• Creating, organizing, and maintaining case files;
• Creating and managing databases and spreadsheets tracking clients and documents;
• Organizing documents for motions, trials, and pre-trial planning;
• Drafting and editing letters and legal documents;
• Creating, compiling, and organizing exhibits for depositions, hearings, and trials;
• Conducting legal and internet research on various subjects, companies, and people using CourtLink, PACER, and Lexis Nexis;
• Filing legal documents in court and electronically;
• Maintaining court dockets;
• Calendaring all deadlines as they pertain to litigation or state, federal and administrative agencies
• Management of document production and review using Summation iBlaze
• Investigating and managing cases from inception to conclusion;
• Assisting with committee related assignments and tasks;
• Managing library subscriptions; and
• Filing, scanning, typing, telephone support and other duties as assigned.

• 2-3 years experience as a litigation paralegal;
• Self starter;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Great attention to detail;
• Analytical and critical thinking skills;
• A pleasant and professional telephone manner
• Strong organizational and time-management skills;
• Ability to work independently while understanding the importance of teamwork;
• Ability to manage a workload consisting of multiple tasks;
• Proficiency in Summation iBlaze, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet search tools;
• Strong technical skills and ability to quickly learn new litigation support software;
• Experience with CourtLink, PACER, Lexis Nexis, and electronic filing;
• Ability to work occasional overtime; and
• Commitment to protecting civil rights

Contact Information
Send a cover letter and resume to Jennifer Jung, Paralegal Manager, Outten & Golden LLP, 29th Floor, 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016, or e-mail to jj@outtengolden.com. No phone calls please.

Associate

Outten & Golden has an opening in its New York office for an associate to work in all areas of the firm’s practice.

Requirements: 1-2 years’ clerkship or litigation experience, preferably in employment law; strong writing and research skills; commitment to protecting civil rights. O&G is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity among its lawyers and staff.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Send letter of interest, resume, transcript, and a writing sample of no more than ten pages (not edited by anyone else), to Piper Hoffman, Outten & Golden LLP, 29th Floor, 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016, or e-mail to ph@outtengolden.com. No phone calls please.