Labor and Employment Paralegal

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC in Syracuse seeks a full-time paralegal to support its labor department. The role requires multitasking, organization, and strong communication, with associate/bachelor’s degree and prior litigation experience. Responsibilities include assisting with employment litigation, pleadings, discovery, document management, and trial preparation. Salary range $60,000–$70,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate or bachelor’s degree and prior litigation experience.
• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for client and attorney interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of employment litigation.
• Review and file pleadings, motion papers, and other documents electronically.
• Prepare discovery documents and manage document production and review.
• Coordinate document and discovery management and assist in trial preparation.

Skills

Microsoft Word

e-filing portals

Redacting documents

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Client interaction

Understanding FRCP & NY CPLR

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

PDF/PPT/Word redaction tools

Job description

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, a law firm of 300 attorneys in over 30 practice groups, is accepting applications for a full time Paralegal to support the labor department in our Syracuse office. The ideal candidate should be able to multi-task, prioritize and organize projects, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent computer skills and research and technical skills required. An associate or bachelor’s degree and prior experience in litigation required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in all aspects of employment litigation
• Review and electronically file pleadings, motion papers, and other litigation documents
• Assist in preparation of discovery documents, including notices of deposition, subpoenas, document review and bates-stamping, as well as document production
• Assist in document and discovery management
• Conduct necessary supporting investigation and research
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel regarding scheduling of depositions and other logistical issues
• Assist in trial preparation, including compilation of exhibits for trial and trial books
• Review and cite-check legal memoranda
• Monitor court dockets and calendar dates
• Manage and organize case-related documents
• Prepare and electronically file notices of appearance and requests for extensions
• Review and electronically file position statements, supporting documents and responses to requests for information
• Assist in preparation of documents to be filed with administrative agencies
• Assist in hearing preparation, including compilation of exhibits for hearing
• Monitor filing deadlines and communicate with assigned attorneys
• Manage and organize case-related documents

Job Requirements:

• In-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Word
• In-depth working knowledge of electronic filing systems/portals for federal and state courts
• Working knowledge and ability to redact electronic documents (i.e., PDF, PPT, WORD)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle a large volume of work
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to prioritize daily tasks and responsibilities
• Exceptional organization skills and the ability to interact with clients
• Must be conversant with and understand the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules and applicable procedures and deadlines

At Bond, exceptional work product and a collegial work environment are cornerstones of our success. We are committed to the communities in which we live and work. Bond has long recognized the value, both to its team and to our communities, of active participation in and support of charitable, governmental, professional and community-based organizations.

This position's salary range is between $60,000 to $70,000, negotiable based on years’ experience.

Bond’s offer of employment are contingent on:

• Completion of a satisfactory background check
• Completion of a satisfactory reference check
• Completion of a satisfactory conflicts check

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC provides all employees and applicants an equal employment opportunity in the manner required by law in all aspects of employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other status protected by local, state or federal law. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates who are under consideration.