Paralegal

New York State Unified Court System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government court system in New York is seeking a qualified Paralegal (Management Analyst) for the Office of Court Administration. The role involves collaborating with attorneys, managing legal documents, and conducting legal research. Candidates are expected to have either relevant experience or a master's degree in public or business administration. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with a variety of legal matters within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Requires one year in the Principal Court Analyst title or relevant master's degree and three years of experience.
• Candidates with paralegal experience are encouraged to apply.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with assistant deputy counsel to prepare responses to complaints.
• Reviewing and summarizing legal documents, especially e-discovery.
• Conducting intake on new cases and managing case assignments.
• Conducting legal research and drafting under guidance.

Skills

Legal research

E-discovery

Document management

Case management

Education

Master's degree in Public or Business Administration

One year in the Principal Court Analyst title

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

NYLJ subscriptions

Job description

The New York State Unified Court System is seeking a Paralegal (Management Analyst) that will be assigned to the Office of Court Administration Counsel's Office. This position will work closely with attorneys representing judges, court administrators and personnel, and the Unified Court System.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with assistant deputy counsel in preparing responses to complaints and discovery requests.
• Reviewing, summarizing, and organizing discovery (especially e-discovery), pleadings and other legal documents.
• Conducting intake on new cases and working with supervisory attorneys to route matters.
• Conducting some legal research and drafting under the direction of assistant deputy counsel.
• Filing legal documents on NYCEF and PACER.
• Preparing and managing exhibits for depositions and motion papers.
• Processing litigation hold request letters, gathering information, preserving documents and responding to AG in coordination with Litigators regarding such requests.
• Serving as contact for EEOC complaints.
• Conducting UCC searches.
• Inputting and updating matters in and maintaining internal case management system.
• Generating case reports.
• Managing Westlaw, Lexis, and NYLJ subscriptions.
• Assisting with record-retention policies.

Qualifications: One year in the Principal Court Analyst title; or Master's degree in Public or Business Administration from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of relevant experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates with paralegal experience are encouraged to apply.

Please view the full employment announcement at: 1623.pdf