Paralegal

SBH Community Service Network Inc.; Village of Cedarhurst (NY); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Research

Writing

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Independent work

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Cedarhurst, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Salary:Based on Experience

Position Overview

Paralegal

Location: Cedarhurst, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Salary:Based on Experience

A sophisticated and established law firm with offices in Long Island, Brooklyn, and New Jersey is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Paralegal to join its Litigation Department in Cedarhurst, NY.

The ideal candidate is a dependable professional with strong research, writing, and organizational skills who can effectively manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced legal environment.

This position involves supporting attorneys with litigation matters, legal research, document preparation, court filings, and case management.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative legal team and gain valuable experience within a dynamic litigation practice.

Litigation Support & Legal Research

• 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.

Legal Document Preparation & Court Filings

• Draft, review, and organize legal documents, including:

  • Pleadings and motions.

  • Discovery demands and responses.

  • Contracts and legal correspondence.

  • Deposition summaries.

  • Case reports and supporting documentation.

• Prepare and file legal documents with courts and administrative agencies.

• Ensure legal documents are properly formatted, organized, and submitted according to applicable requirements.

• Assist attorneys with preparing exhibits, supporting materials, and court submissions.

• Maintain accurate records of legal filings and case documentation.

Case Management & Administrative Support

• Organize, maintain, and archive litigation files and related documentation.

• Assist attorneys with managing active cases and monitoring important deadlines.

• Coordinate and organize documents needed for depositions, hearings, and trials.

• Support trial preparation, including assembling exhibits and case materials.

• Maintain accurate electronic and physical case files.

• Assist with scheduling, correspondence, and general litigation-related administrative tasks.

• Coordinate with attorneys and other staff members to ensure efficient case management.

• Handle confidential client and legal information with professionalism and discretion.

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.