Clyde & Co is a leading, sector-focused global law firm with 440 partners, 1800 lawyers, 2500 legal professionals, and 4000 staff in over 50 offices and associated offices worldwide. The firm specializes in the sectors that move, build and power our connected world and the insurance that underpins it, including: transport, infrastructure, energy, trade & commodities and insurance. With a strong focus on developed and emerging markets, the firm has achieved compound average annual revenue growth of 15% over the last ten years, making it one of the fastest-growing law firms in the world with ambitious plans for further growth.

The Firm's New York office seeks a Paralegal to provide full spectrum assistance to the Specialty and Investigations team. This team represents international and domestic insurers during claim investigations and litigations concerning policy defenses of first party insurance coverage matters including fine art, jewelry, precious metals and gems, high value cargo, property and other specialty coverages. The opportunity, in this interesting and unique practice, is suited to someone who thrives within a busy, stimulating and fast-paced team environment.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished recent college graduate interested in exploring the law and willing to commit to at least two years before post-graduate work.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in document review and organization
• Preparation of privilege logs
• Fact research
• Assisting with depositions
• Digesting deposition transcripts
• Cite checking, (blue booking), shepardizing, fact checking, exhibit preparation, and proof-reading of briefs, court filings, and other documents
• Case maintenance (organization of files such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, etc.)
• Reviewing court dockets (both electronically and in person)
• Document and presentation preparation (utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and other software)
• Assisting with witness interviews and communications
• Calendar maintenance
• Administrative work including billing, correspondence, reporting to clients, answering incoming calls, and taking messages

Required Qualifications

• Outstanding academic credentials
• Strong written and communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity
• Well-developed organization and time management skills
• Initiative
• Focus on objectives
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment
• Willing and able to learn new software

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We offer a rewarding work environment that supports professional growth and opportunities. We value diversity in our work place and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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