Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Meggesto-Crossett-; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Paid parking

PTO

Summer Fridays

401k

Job summary

MCV Law in Syracuse, NY is hiring a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our Landlord Services Team. This in-office role supports eviction proceedings and other practice areas including Collections, Estates, and Litigation.

The candidate will handle intakes, file openings, document processing, and court filings. Ideal applicants excel in fast-paced environments, communicate with clients and court personnel, and have eviction-processing experience.

Qualifications

• Experience processing evictions.
• Ability to manage intakes and opening new files.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle intakes and opening of new files.
• Process legal documents and file with the court.
• Schedule and coordinate with clients, sheriffs, court personnel and process servers.
• Support other practice areas as needed.

Skills

Evictions processing

Job description

MCV Law is hiring a Legal Assistant/ Paralegal to join our Syracuse Office. This position will work on the Landlord Services Team and may also support other practice areas, including Collections, Estates, and Litigation. Responsibilities include intakes, opening new files, processing legal documents and filing with the court, scheduling, and communicating with clients, sheriffs, court personnel, and process servers. The ideal candidate should excel in a fast-paced environment and must have experience processing evictions. This is an in-office position with hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

At MCV Law, we understand the importance of a comprehensive benefits package. That's why we offer health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, voluntary benefits, paid parking, PTO, Summer Fridays, and a 401k (subject to eligibility). We also offer a competitive salary of $20 to $28 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates with extensive experience may be eligible for additional compensation.

MCV Law proudly offers competitive pay, benefits, and a team-centric environment in our growing practice. The office is friendly, and the firm values work-life balance. Applicants can expect to work alongside team members who value integrity, dedication, and professionalism.