Entry Level Paralegal

Outten & Golden LLP has an opening for an entry-level paralegal position in the WARN Practice 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 and Attorneys of the WARN Practice.  The work shift is from 9am – 5pm with flexibility for overtime.

 

Firm Description

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.

 

WARN Practice Description

The Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification (WARN) Act, is a federal law which generally requires employers to provide their employees with 60 days written notice in advance of a mass layoff or shutdown.  Employers who fail to give notice, must pay employees 60 days wages and benefits.  The law is intended to give employees an opportunity to seek other employment, obtain retraining and allow them time to adjust to their new employment status.  Given our current economy, we are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of plant closings and layoffs, and a corresponding increase in the number of instances where employees’ WARN rights have been violated. 

 

Job Duties Research reported shutdowns and screen for WARN violations; Review bankruptcy filings for potential cases and class member lists; Execute mass mailings and compile responses; Conduct interviews via telephone with class members; Conduct legal and internet research on various subjects, companies, and people; Create and maintain databases with contacts and interview information; Create, organize and maintain case files; Correspondence with local counsel and co-counsel; Correspondence with class members; Maintain WARN calendar and Litigation List; Prepare and process Pro Hac Vice applications; Prepare and process ECF applications; Prepare draft discovery and subpoenas for attorney review; Prepare individual Proofs of Claim; Prepare excel spreadsheets of damage calculations; Prepare Client Questionnaire, Duties of a Class Representative and Retainer; Prepare draft complaint for attorney review; Prepare Pro Hac Vice applications following up with local counsel to insure completion and filing; Prepare draft Initial Disclosure for attorney review Prepare draft of class certification papers for attorney review, Prepare and oversee class mailings for Class Notice; Prepare draft attorney affidavit of opt-outs; Monitor all received opt-out forms; Schedule court reporter for depositions; and File documents in court.

 

 Job Requirements Self starter; Strong written and oral communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills; Pleasant and professional telephone manner; Strong organizational and time-management skills; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Attention to detail; Team Player; and A commitment to protecting civil rights.