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Beacon Hill Legal's client, a non-profit organization located in Lower, Manhattan, is seeking a Legal Research Assistant for a contract role expected to last at least 1 year. The candidate hired must be able to work remotely part-time and reside in the NYC metropolitan area. Pay rate is dependent on experience, but starts at $25/hr.

Responsibilities

Monitor Pending Cases

Regularly check pending case dockets in the Airtable case tracker, rolling content meeting notes, and SCR (State Court Report) database.Ensure each pending case is reviewed on a set cadence (e.g., monthly), with more frequent checks for fast-moving cases.For cases with significant developments, collect relevant documents, identify key dates, and summarize updates for the team.Maintain a consolidated list of pending cases to be monitored.

Brief Collection & Database Support

Conduct docket searches for new or ad hoc cases to be added to the database.Download briefs, apply standardized naming conventions, and prepare documents for upload.Coordinate with team members to ensure briefs are accurately cataloged in the database.

Oral Argument Tracking

Review designated state court websites monthly to identify upcoming oral arguments.Provide team members with case names, docket numbers, summaries, and relevant links/documents.Check dockets of pending cases in the Airtable case tracker tab, rolling content meeting notes, and marked pending in the SCR database, to identify cases in need of updates.Develop and maintain a consolidated list of pending cases to be monitoredCollect briefing for ad hoc and regular database entriesSearch court dockets to find entries for cases we are adding to the database on an ad hoc basis

Interested candidates must apply with a Word version of their resume for consideration. All relevant experience should be listed on resume submissions.

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