Job Opportunity: Technical Paralegal
Location: Liberty St, New York, NY
Type: Temporary / Project-Based
Sector: Legal / Public Sector
Position Overview
Penda Aiken inc. is a staffing firm located in Brooklyn New York. Our client is a New York State Agency and is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to support a high-volume legal team in Lower Manhattan. This role is designed for a candidate who excels in the technical side of litigation support, specifically e-discovery management and investigative research. You will play a critical role in the discovery lifecycle, ensuring that evidence is properly processed and attorneys are fully prepared for court proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
Subpoena Management: Oversee the end-to-end administrative process of serving subpoenas and other legal documents, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and compliance.
E-Discovery & Data Organization: Manage incoming document responses by organizing and loading data into Relativity. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of digital evidence.
Investigative Research: Conduct deep-dive searches using Accurint and other specialized databases to assist in case development and background verification.
Litigation Support: Prepare comprehensive materials for examinations, depositions, and court appearances. This includes conducting targeted document searches and retrievals within Relativity.
Legal Documentation: Attend high-level meetings and interviews to provide detailed note-taking. Draft formal, concise memos summarizing the findings and discussions from these sessions.
Required Qualifications
Technical Proficiency: Advanced experience with Relativity (document loading, searching, and organizing) is essential.
Database Experience: Proven ability to navigate Accurint or similar investigative search engines.
Communication Skills: Strong analytical writing skills with the ability to produce professional memos under tight deadlines.
Education: A Technical Degree or a Paralegal Certificate Program is highly preferred.
Detail Orientation: Extreme attention to detail regarding legal service and document management protocols.
This is an excellent opportunity for a tech-savvy legal professional to gain experience on high-impact matters within a fast-paced environment.