Experienced Paralegal

Einbinder, Dunn, Dimitri & Bayer LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Einbinder, Dunn, Dimitri & Bayer LLP seeks an experienced paralegal for a full-time on-site role in New York. You will support attorneys in franchise, business, commercial litigation, and real estate matters by drafting and formatting legal documents, organizing pleadings, and maintaining case files.

You will conduct factual and legal research, review documents for accuracy, assist with discovery, and coordinate with clients and third parties while managing calendars and deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law with experience in franchise, business, commercial litigation, or real estate matters.
• Expertise in Legal Document Preparation: drafting pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and transaction documents.
• Proficiency in Research: case law, statutes, regulations, and factual investigations using legal research tools.
• Experience with Document Review: organizing, summarizing, and analyzing discovery materials and transactional documents.
• Excellent Communication skills, written and verbal, with professional interaction with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
• Paralegal certificate or degree; bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with legal practice software, document management systems, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Draft and format legal documents, organize pleadings and exhibits, and maintain case files.
• Conduct factual and legal research and review documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with discovery, including document production and trial preparation.
• Coordinate with clients and third parties, manage calendars and deadlines.
• Prepare materials for hearings, negotiations, and closings.

Skills

Legal research

Document preparation

Communication skills

Organization

Paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Ethics & confidentiality

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Bachelor’s degree (plus)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Legal practice software

Document management systems

Job description

Company Description

Einbinder, Dunn, Dimitri & Bayer LLP focuses its practice on franchise law, business law, commercial litigation, and real estate law, serving clients from major industry leaders to emerging entrepreneurs. The firm manages complex litigations and substantial corporate and real estate transactions, offering exposure to sophisticated legal work. Its attorneys draw on broad, integrated experience across practice areas to deliver strategic, client-centered solutions. The firm is known for meticulous client service and innovative legal strategies, creating a dynamic environment for legal professionals seeking to deepen their expertise.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Experienced Paralegal role based in New York, NY. The paralegal will support attorneys in franchise, business, commercial litigation, and real estate matters by drafting and formatting legal documents, organizing pleadings and exhibits, and maintaining case files. Daily responsibilities include conducting factual and legal research, reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness, and assisting with discovery, including document production and trial preparation. The role also involves coordinating with clients and third parties, managing calendars and deadlines, and helping prepare materials for hearings, negotiations, and closings. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with complex, multi-party matters. Compensation starts at $70,000 for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with experience in franchise, business, commercial litigation, or real estate matters.
• Demonstrated expertise in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting pleadings, contracts, correspondence, and transaction documents.
• Proficiency in Research, including case law, statutes, regulations, and factual investigations using legal research tools.
• Experience with Document Review, including organizing, summarizing, and analyzing discovery materials and transactional documents.
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
• Relevant experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department; prior work with complex litigation or transactions preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field; bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with legal practice software, document management systems, and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Commitment to professional ethics, client confidentiality, and collaborative teamwork.