Paralegal-I

Responsibilities

• Using the daily statement of accounts, prepare the list of delinquent firms to be arbitrated against.
• Review and proof all pre and past arbitration documents.
• Occasional drafting of pre and post arbitration documents.
• Research and investigate the whereabouts of principals of delinquent firms.
• Prepare complaints involving personal actions for House Counsel is review and follow subsequent litigation.
• Analyze liability of delinquent firm.Legal research/non legal research.
• Gather evidence necessary to substantiate claim.
• Prepare and file bankruptcy claims and periodically update status of distribution.
• Assist in preparation of Trustees reports.
• Attend arbitration hearings.
• Monitor status of cases sent to various Local Counsels.
• Writes and answers memoranda and correspondence.
• Follows court calendar.
• Communicates with union locals and joint boards as well as contributing employees and their attorneys.
• Checks calculations of firms liability for award.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with figures/calculator.
• Knowledge of CRT,litigation,substantive law.
• Legal research.Ability to gather and apply data,communicate information clearly.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• College Degree.