Paralegal

Cullen and Dykman; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullen and Dykman LLP is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its Commercial Property Tax practice in Uniondale, Long Island. The role oversees a high-volume, technically detailed caseload and serves in a leadership capacity within the team.

Requirements include 5+ years of paralegal experience, a four-year degree, and strong organizational and communication skills. Paralegal certification is a plus but not required; the firm offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal or similar legal support experience, preferably in litigation, real estate or tax.
• Experience managing high-volume matters with strict filing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands without losing track of deadlines.
• Ability to serve as an escalation point for process-related issues.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment; know when attorney input is required.
• Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills.
• Paralegal certification is a plus but not required.
• A four-year college degree.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and other paralegals in managing a large, complex caseload of property tax filings and deadlines.
• Review and organize property and valuation information for attorney review and analysis.
• Oversee and monitor case workflow, track deadlines, and keep matters on schedule.
• Prepare and coordinate filings and other form-driven documents with strict procedural timing.
• Manage filing deadlines with limited supervision and flag issues to attorneys as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Deadline management

Independence

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification (preferred)

Job description

About Cullen and Dykman LLP:Cullen and Dykman LLP is a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a dynamic and collegial work environment. Our attorneys, paralegals, and staff play a vital role in the firm’s continued growth and success, and we look forward to welcoming a proactive and motivated Paralegal to our team.

Position Overview:We are seeking a Paralegal to join a highly specialized Commercial Property Tax practice in our Uniondale, Long Island office. This position is best suited for an experienced legal professional who can oversee a high-volume, technically detailed caseload in a leadership capacity.

Job Duties

• Support attorneys and other paralegals in managing a large and complex caseload of property tax filings, pleadings, and deadline-driven documents.
• Review and organize property and valuation information from clients and other sources for attorney review and analysis.
• Oversee and monitor case workflow process, track deadlines, ensuring matters remain organized and on schedule.
• Prepare and coordinate filings and other form-driven documents with strict procedural and timing requirements.
• Manage strict filing deadlines with limited supervision while appropriately flagging questions or potential issues to attorneys.
• Work overtime on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of paralegal, or comparable legal support experience, ideally in sophisticated litigation, real estate or tax.
• Experience managing high-volume matters with significant filing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands without losing track of critical deadlines.
• Ability to serve as an escalation point, assisting other paralegals with process-related issues.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment; understands when an issue requires attorney input.
• Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills.
• Paralegal certification is a plus but not required.
• A four-year college degree.

Compensation Range:$85,000-$110,000 is the salary range for this role. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a collaborative, friendly environment. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cullen and Dykman LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.