Labor & Employment Paralegal — Litigation Support

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; 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 Paralegal to support the Labor Department in our Albany 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 (including advanced Excel) and research and technical skills required. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in labor relations, employment litigation or human resources preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and research abilities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in labor relations, employment litigation or HR preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of litigation.
• Prepare and electronically file notices of appearance.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Microsoft Word

Verbal and written communication

Advanced Excel

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in labor relations or HR

Tools

Electronic filing systems

Redaction tools (PDF/Word)

Job description

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC in Albany seeks a full-time Paralegal to support the Labor Department in our Albany 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 (including advanced Excel) and research and technical skills required. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in labor relations, employment litigation or human resources preferred.