Paralegal

Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP; City of Binghamton (NY); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP in Binghamton, New York is seeking a motivated litigation paralegal with 2–3 years of experience to join our team in a full-time role. The position offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and capable of supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, while handling multiple priorities.

Formación

• 2–3 years of litigation paralegal experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with court procedures and e-filing systems.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, edit, and format litigation documents under attorney supervision.
• Assist with pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and exhibits.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Track deadlines and maintain attorney calendars.
• Coordinate depositions, court appearances, meetings, and closings.
• Prepare documents for filing and assist with e-filing.
• Research court rules and filing requirements as needed.
• Open new matters and maintain accurate case records.
• Provide general litigation support, including word processing and time entry.
• Provide additional administrative and litigation support as needed.

Conocimientos

Litigation support

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

Description

Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented litigation paralegal with 2–3 years of litigation experience to join our Binghamton, New York office. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) offering a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of matters while continuing to develop litigation skills in a professional, team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Draft, edit, and format litigation documents under attorney supervision
  
• Assist with preparation of pleadings, discovery materials, correspondence, and exhibits
  
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files
  
• Track deadlines and maintain attorney calendars to ensure compliance with court schedules and filing requirements
  
• Coordinate scheduling of depositions, court appearances, meetings, and closings
  
• Prepare documents for filing and assist with state and federal e-filing processes
  
• Research court rules and filing requirements as needed
  
• Open new matters and maintain accurate case records
  
• Respond to internal and external requests for information
  
• Provide general litigation support including word processing, time entry, filing, and telephone coverage
  
• Provide additional administrative and litigation support as needed
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of litigation paralegal experience preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with court procedures and e-filing systems
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor and strong client service orientation
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to perform effectively in a deadline-driven environment
• Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed