Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Assist attorneys in all aspects of legal case preparation and file management including but not limited to:

• Handling All Legal Documents (Briefs, Pleadings, Appeals)
• Legal Research
• Drafting Routine Documents
• Document Collection
• Court Filings
• Trial Participation
• Client Communications/Relations/Interviews
• Document Review
• Prepare Exhibits for Depositions and/or Trial
• Conduct Investigations
• Analyze Reports

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong Commitment to Civil Rights Issues
• Superior Writing Skills
• Ability to Learn New Software
• Proficient in Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent Research Skills
• Ability to Maintain Strict Confidentiality
• Ability to Manage Time and Tasks Effectively
• Solid Interpersonal Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree Required

Company Description

SUMMARY: Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel LLP (www.ecbawm.com) is seeking to hire immediately. Currently twenty-four lawyers, the firm is a litigation boutique with a diverse mix of cases in both civil rights and complex commercial litigation. Our civil rights practice focuses on police misconduct, First Amendment rights, election law, employment and housing discrimination, prisoners' rights, education law, and class action litigation. The firm’s commercial litigation practice serves a broad range of clients, from publicly-traded corporations to individuals to small businesses.