About Cullen and Dykman LLP
Cullen and Dykman LLP is a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a dynamic and collegial work environment. Our attorneys, paralegals, and staff play a vital role in the firm’s continued growth and success, and we look forward to welcoming a proactive and motivated Paralegal to our team.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Paralegal to join a highly specialized Construction litigation practice in our Battery Park, NYC office with a flexible remote rotation. This position is best suited for a legal professional who can oversee a high-volume, technically detailed caseload.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft and prepare litigation documents including subpoenas, discovery motions, medical record reviews, obtaining records, discovery demands and responses.
- Prepare cases for mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trial.
- File legal documents electronically in New York State and Federal Courts.
- Provide direct support to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation.
- Monitor court deadlines, discovery schedules, and compliance with case management orders.
- Assuming immediate responsibility of an active caseload, maintaining ownership and prioritize assignments.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Educational/Experience Requirements:
- 2+ years of Construction litigation experience. Construction defense, insurance coverage and insurance defense, a plus.
- Four-year college degree.
- Availability to work overtime on an as-needed basis.
- Must be conscientious, detail-oriented and a team player.
- Ability to work independently and multi-task.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel necessary; knowledge of PowerPoint is a plus.
Benefits & Compensation: $50,000-$70,000 is the salary range for this role. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a collaborative, friendly environment.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Cullen and Dykman LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of construction litigation experience
- Four-year college degree
- Availability to work overtime as needed
- Conscientious, detail-oriented, and team-oriented work style
- Ability to work independently and multitask
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
- Construction defense, insurance coverage, or insurance defense experience
What We Do
Cullen and Dykman is a full-service law firm providing legal counsel to commercial and institutional clients. Its attorneys advise on financial services, litigation, energy, transactions, regulatory matters and other complex legal needs, developing strategies informed by clients’ business models and long-term objectives. The firm emphasizes cost-effective, individualized solutions and represents clients ranging from closely held businesses to Fortune 500 companies, with offices across the Eastern United States.
