Legal Secretary

Cynet Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Systems in New York is seeking a paralegal to support the Office of General Counsel. The role involves working with investigators, attorneys, respondents, court reporters, and staff to perform paralegal duties for the OGC, including scheduling hearings and maintaining case databases.

Key tasks include preparing subpoenas, drafting legal documents, organizing files, conducting legal research, and maintaining calendars and dockets for hearings.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience in a government or corporate legal setting.
• Experience with legal research and case management processes.
• Ability to organize case files and hearing materials with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and all relevant case materials for the hearing.
• Assist in the preparation of cases for hearings by completing various 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 filing of legal memoranda and other legal papers.
• Assist with resources and supportive material for attorneys for hearings.
• Conduct research into complex legal matters, analyze materials, and present comments on findings.
• Prepare and maintain case files and calendars, record and monitor 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

Job description

Pay Range: $24.00hr - $25.00hr

Job Overview:

Reporting to the General Counsel, First Deputy and Director of Trade Practices, the candidate 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 the 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.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the General Counsel, First Deputy and Director of Trade Practices, the candidate 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 the 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.