Litigation Support Specialist
Company: Cornerstone Research
Location: New York
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
Litigation Support Specialist
Job Locations
US-NY-New York
ID
2024-3698
Category
Information Resources
Overview
LITIGATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST (HYBRID - ALL US OFFICES) If you are
an experienced paralegal or litigation support specialist looking
for an opportunity to showcase your advanced skills, then we would
like to meet with you! The Litigation Support Specialist's primary
responsibility is to complete billable project work as assigned,
including anticipating project needs, managing workload, and
producing the highest quality work in a timely manner. The
Litigation Support Specialist synthesizes materials generated by
team members to produce an error-free, client-ready work product.
At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 900-strong
team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities,
and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members
across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone
Research four times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding
employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth
opportunities.You'll Love It Here If You
- Embrace learning and continuous
improvement
- Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
- Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to
be #onefirmfirm!
- Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder
or takes longer
- Are passionate about what you do How You'll Help Our Team
Succeed
- Provide billable casework support in a
cross-office network to effectively complete all assigned projects
in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Assists with fact checking by confirming all sources are quoted
accurately within report/corresponding documents.
- Perform typing and/or data entry tasks in the process of
facilitating analyses or creating work product.
- Assist in redacting information and/or metadata from
files.
- Create, organize, and assemble electronic or hard copy back-up
binders.
- Type, assemble, organize, and format the team's "final" work
product (usually an affidavit/declaration, report, or presentation)
according to the firm's quality and visual standards.
- Proof all written material for spelling, grammar, structure,
and consistency.Provide Expert support as it relates to
casework.What You'll Need to Be Successful
- 2+years of directly related experience in a professional
services or law firm.
- The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the
team and the firm.The ability to communicate effectively and
professionally.Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the
firm's financial and operational functions.The mindset to provide
superior service.Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office
is required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Exemplary
attention to detail, highly organized, flexible, and able to work
effectively under pressure.Ability to anticipate, monitor, and meet
the needs of internal and external clients.Experience working on
various types of projects from initiation to closure.Ability to
utilize resources effectively, prioritize, multi-task, and
proactively move work forward in a timely manner.Excellent critical
thinking and problem-solving skills to address non-routine or
complex problems.Superior teamwork skills, with the ability to
delegate tasks or accept additional work as needed.Effective
time-management and organization skills, plus an understanding of
the methods, processes, and requirements of litigation
practice.Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience is
required.Who We AreCornerstone Research provides economic and
financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial
litigation and regulatory proceedings. We work with a broad network
of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and
industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge,
accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute
expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well
as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a
commitment to produce outstanding results. The firm's uniquely
collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a
great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways,
from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to
organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our
people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at
Cornerstone Research. Cornerstone Research is offering a
competitive market base salary for this position between $64,900
and $83,100. A job offer will depend on how closely a candidate's
skills, experience and education match the requirements for the
role. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation
package that includes annual performance bonus and generous
benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Cornerstone Research is an
equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic
information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected
by law.
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Keywords: Cornerstone Research, Freeport , Litigation Support Specialist, Legal , New York, New York
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