Litigation Paralegal - Mon-Fri, Cedarhurst

SBH Community Service Network Inc.; Village of Cedarhurst (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SBH Community Service Network Inc. in Cedarhurst, NY seeks a Paralegal to support its Litigation Department. The role emphasizes research, document preparation, court filings, and case management in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and organizational skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and 1–2 years of administrative or legal support experience. Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years of experience in an administrative or office support role.
• Previous experience in a law firm or litigation department preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and work independently.
• Strong document preparation and proofreading skills.
• Professional, dependable, and capable of maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and other legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and investigate facts relevant to ongoing litigation matters.
• Review and summarize cases, legal documents, and supporting materials for attorneys.
• Prepare case summaries, legal reports, and research memoranda.
• Assist attorneys in developing legal strategies and preparing case materials.
• Monitor relevant changes in laws, regulations, and legal procedures.
• Provide attorneys with updates regarding legal developments and case-related matters.
• Assist with preparing litigation materials and supporting documentation.
• Draft, review, and organize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, contracts, deposition summaries, and case reports.

Skills

Research

Writing

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

SBH Community Service Network Inc. in Cedarhurst, NY seeks a Paralegal to support its Litigation Department. The role emphasizes research, document preparation, court filings, and case management in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and organizational skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and 1–2 years of administrative or legal support experience. Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.