Labor & Employment Paralegal - Litigation & Admin Expert

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

Job summary

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC in Albany seeks a full-time Labor and Employment Paralegal to support our Labor Department. The ideal candidate will multitask, prioritize, and communicate effectively; advanced Excel and research skills required; a bachelor's degree or equivalent in labor relations or HR preferred. The role involves litigation support, discovery, trial prep, and administrative filings, with a salary between $60,000 and $70,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in labor relations, employment litigation or HR preferred.
• Advanced Excel and research skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; detail-oriented and organized.
• Experience with federal/state court filings and agency portals a plus.

Responsibilities

• For litigation: Assist in all aspects of litigation
• Prepare and file notices of appearance
• Review and file pleadings, motion papers and other litigation documents
• Assist in preparation of discovery documents, including notices of deposition, subpoenas, document review and Bates stamping
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel regarding scheduling of depositions
• Assist in trial preparation, including compilation of exhibits for trial and trial books
• Review and cite check memorandum to be filed with the court
• Monitor court docket, calendar dates, and communicate deadlines to assigned attorneys
• Manage and organize case-related documents For administrative matters: 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 agency
• Assist in hearing preparation, including compilation of exhibits for hearing
• Monitor filing deadlines and communicate with assigned attorneys
• Manage and organize case-related documents

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in labor relations/employment law/HR

Tools

Microsoft Word

Electronic filing systems

PDF redaction

PowerPoint

Job description

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC in Albany seeks a full-time Labor and Employment Paralegal to support our Labor Department. The ideal candidate will multitask, prioritize, and communicate effectively; advanced Excel and research skills required; a bachelor's degree or equivalent in labor relations or HR preferred. The role involves litigation support, discovery, trial prep, and administrative filings, with a salary between $60,000 and $70,000, depending on experience.