Legal Secretary

Cynet Systems Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Systems Inc. is seeking a Paralegal to support the Office of General Counsel, First Deputy, and Director of Trade Practices. The role involves assisting investigators, coordinating hearings, maintaining case databases, and preparing legal documents.

You will conduct legal research, prepare subpoenas, organize case files, and help manage calendars and deadlines for dockets and decisions. Collaboration with attorneys and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience in investigations or government offices.
• Ability to organize case materials for hearings.
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and all relevant case materials for the hearing.
• Assist in the preparation of cases for hearings, by completing a variety of activities.
• Prepare documents and draft legal documents for investigator and attorney review.
• Organize case files and maintain exhibits for hearings.
• Prepare subpoenas and arrange for service.
• Arrange for the filing of legal memorandum and other legal papers.
• Assist with resources and supportive material for attorneys for hearings.
• Conduct research into complex legal matters, analyze materials, and present both verbal and written comments on findings.
• Prepare and maintain case files and calendars, record and monitor the status of dockets, deadlines and final decisions.
• Assist the General Counsel in connection with confidential legal matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel and First Deputy General Counsel and Director of Trade Practices.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Case management

Hearings scheduling

Document preparation

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Pay Range: $24.00hr - $25.00hr

Job Overview:

Reporting to the General Counsel, First Deputy, and Director of Trade Practices, the incumbent of this position will work in close association with investigators, Office of General Counsel (OGC) attorneys, respondents, court reporters, and other administrative staff, performing a variety of paralegal activities for OGC. Responsibilities may include scheduling hearings for attorneys and their investigators; maintaining databases and case tracking systems; compiling and organizing hearing files and records; preparing and assisting in the preparation of legal documents; conducting legal research; preparing subpoenas and correspondence.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare correspondence and all relevant case materials for the hearing.
• Assist in the preparation of cases for hearings, by completing a variety of activities.
• Prepare documents and draft legal documents for investigator and attorney review.
• Organize case files and maintain exhibits for hearings.
• Prepare subpoenas and arrange for service.
• Arrange for the filing of legal memorandum and other legal papers.
• Assist with resources and supportive material for attorneys for hearings.
• Conduct research into complex legal matters, analyze materials, and present both verbal and written comments on findings.
• Prepare and maintain case files and calendars, record and monitor the status of dockets, deadlines and final decisions.
• Assist the General Counsel in connection with confidential legal matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel and First Deputy General Counsel and Director of Trade Practices.