Civil Defense

Chair of 3L Write OnFinal Note Editor prior to the Editor-in-Chief

• Cite check legal and fact citations in briefs; prepare exhibits for briefs; research issues.• Prepare drafts of correspondence, memoranda and other documents for internal and external use.• Draft pleadings including summons, complaint, and supporting affidavits; as well as, interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission and other discovery related documents.• Create and maintain pleading and discovery indices; organize voluminous case files in hard copy and… Show more • Cite check legal and fact citations in briefs; prepare exhibits for briefs; research issues.• Prepare drafts of correspondence, memoranda and other documents for internal and external use.• Draft pleadings including summons, complaint, and supporting affidavits; as well as, interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission and other discovery related documents.• Create and maintain pleading and discovery indices; organize voluminous case files in hard copy and electronic format; organize, review and analyze documents for production; assist with e-discovery.• Organize and index exhibits; prepare case binders; gather and organize documents for a record on appeal and/or joint appendix; assist in the research and drafting of appellate documents.• Retrieve cases, decisions, verdicts, and news articles using Internet, Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.• Review all discovery and deposition testimony to flag items of interest; create chronology of facts and case summaries; submit file notes and memoranda for partner and attorney review; serve as a liaison between clients, vendors, opposing counsel, pre-trial service officers and law clerks.• Monitor cases in various federal, state, and appellate courts.• Obtain docket sheets and court filings using PACER, Lexis Court Link, e-Law or a document retrieval service.• Track case activity and docketed relevant deadlines; communicate reminders to matter teams.• Use knowledge of FRCP and N.Y. CPLR and Judge’s individual rules to advise legal personnel on filing-related deadlines and proper court procedure and practice.• Facilitate conventional (in-court) and electronic case filings.• Conduct corporate and legal Internet research for the litigation department.• Manage large case document management.• Train paralegals on strategic litigation practices and designated databases. • Mentor paralegals regarding office practices and policies.• Contact doctors as well as other witnesses for deposition scheduling. Show less