Entry Level Paralegal - Stamford

Friedman Vartolo LLP; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Flex Spending Account

Fitness reimbursement

401k with match

Job summary

Friedman Vartolo LLP in Stamford, CT is seeking an Entry-Level Paralegal to join our growing team. You will draft motions, pleadings, and other legal documents, and assist with e-filing and case management.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, strong organizational, research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Training will be provided.

We offer medical/dental/vision, FSA, fitness reimbursement, and a 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Internship experience a huge plus.
• Superior organizational, research, and writing skills.
• Detail oriented and deadline-driven.
• Independent worker who can handle heavy workload.
• Confident on the phone and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft documents such as motions, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• E-filing with various court systems.
• Document recording.
• Maintain client and case files.
• Correspond with and update clients.
• Maintain filing/document system.
• Organize and maintain the group's calendars, provide & adhere to legal deadlines.
• Organize and archive the documents related to completed and ongoing litigations.
• Prepare reports for attorney(s).

Skills

Organizational skills

Research

Writing skills

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Deadline driven

Phone communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Internship experience

Job description

The Company

Friedman Vartolo LLP is a fast-growing, New York-based law firm specializing in real estate and default services, with over 300 employees providing top-tier legal services to our clients in seven states. While our legal expertise sets us apart, it's our mindset that drives us forward. We bring a fresh, fast-paced energy that drives our momentum and shapes how we approach every challenge.

We are a company that chooses to dig deeper, solving problems at the root instead of settling for surface fixes. Here, there are no passengers because every individual adds value, owns outcomes, and moves the firm forward. With an underdog mentality, we embrace constant elevation, always sharpening, always climbing, and never coasting. When challenges come, we row together and lean in as one team to get the job done, no matter what.

The Position

We are seeking an Entry-Level Paralegal to join our rapidly growing team. We're looking for bright, enthusiastic individuals, who will bring a strong work ethic and eagerness to grow alongside the firm. The firm is actively searching for applicants who are confident that they are capable of great things and is comfortable training intelligent individuals with limited prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft documents such as motions, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• E-filing with various court systems.
• Document recording.
• Maintain client and case files.
• Correspond with and update clients.
• Maintain filing/document system.
• Organize and maintain the group's calendars, provide & adhere to legal deadlines.
• Organize and archive the documents related to completed and ongoing litigations.
• Prepare reports for attorney(s).

Requirements

• Superior organizational skills, research, and writing skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Independent worker; Deadline driven.
• Able to manage a heavy workload.
• Confident and comfortable on the phone.
• Works well under pressure
• Excellent time management skills.
• Bachelor's degree required
• Internship experience a huge plus!

Compensation/Benefits

This is an entry level position. Compensation is $18/hour.

• medical/dental/vision
• Flex Spending Account
• fitness reimbursement
• 401k with match

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Friedman Vartolo to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Friedman Vartolo. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Recruitment at [e-mail] to request an accommodations.

Location

This position is located in our Stamford, CT office.