Positions Available

Part-Time File Clerk Position

Outten & Golden LLP (“O&G”) has an opening for a part-time file clerk position 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 shift available is daytime; Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 15-19 hours per week.

O&G is a law firm that focuses on representing employees, executives and partners in all areas of employment law. From representing senior executives in contract negotiations to combating worker exploitation and systemic discrimination in individual, class action or impact litigation, O&G is a recognized leader in the field of employment law. The firm currently has 28 attorneys and seven different practice groups covering a wide range of employment issues. For more information on the firm, please access out website at www.outtengolden.com.

The ideal candidate is a mature person with good oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, Adobe and Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., formulas and sorting).

The individual must be well-organized and able to work independently while understanding the importance of teamwork.

The ability to learn quickly is expected, since training will be provided as necessary to familiarize the individual with various types of legal documents.

Job duties include scanning documents and determining how and where they should be filed; organizing and updating case files; creating new files as necessary; answering questions about records and location of files; finding and retrieving documents; entering data; compiling documents; processing mass mailings; photocopying; and faxing.

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.

Litigation Paralegal

Outten & Golden LLP has an opening for an experienced paralegal 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 shift is from 9am – 5pm and once a week from 11am-7pm with flexibility for overtime.

Outten & Golden LLP is a law firm that focuses on representing employees, executives and partners in all areas of employment law. From representing senior executives in contract negotiations to combating worker exploitation and systemic discrimination in individual, class action or impact litigation, Outten & Golden LLP is a recognized leader in the field of employment law. The firm currently has 28 attorneys and seven different practice groups covering a wide range of employment issues. For more information on the firm, please access out website at www.outtengolden.com.

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).

• Fielding calls from prospective clients and completing client intake forms;
• Creating, organizing, and maintaining case files;
• Creating and managing databases and spreadsheets tracking clients/class members documents, discovery events, etc.;
• Fielding calls from and interviewing class members;
• Drafting declarations with attorney supervision;
• Organizing documents for motions, trials, and pre-trial planning;
• Drafting and editing letters and legal documents;
• Scheduling court reports for depositions;
• Digesting deposition transcripts;
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets containing wage and damage calculations;
• 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;
• Filing pro hac vice applications;
• Checking court dockets;
• Calendaring all deadlines as they pertain to litigation;
• Management of document production and review using Summation iBlaze and CaseVault;
• Investigating and managing cases from inception to conclusion;
• Assisting with committee related assignments and tasks; and
• Copying, scanning and filing paper documents.

Job Requirements

• 3-4 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; and
• Ability to work occasional overtime.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits.

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.

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.

Outten & Golden LLP is a law firm that focuses on representing employees, executives and partners in all areas of employment law. From representing senior executives in contract negotiations to combating worker exploitation and systemic discrimination in individual, class action or impact litigation, Outten & Golden LLP is a recognized leader in the field of employment law. The firm currently has 28 attorneys and 7 different practice groups covering a wide range of employment issues. For more information on the firm, please access out website at www.outtengolden.com.

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.

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 employee rights. O&G is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity among its lawyers and staff.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.