Paralegal (Hybrid)

Safeguard Law Group, PLLC.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Pre-tax Transit Benefits

Training & Guidance

Bonuses after 90 days

Casual Dress Code

Supportive Team

Job summary

Safeguard Law Group, PLLC. in New York City seeks a full-time paralegal to support attorneys in civil litigation matters and provide office-wide administrative support. The role requires drafting legal documents, strong writing, and excellent organization.

The position is hybrid and located at the New York Office. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of civil litigation experience, premium writing skills, and the ability to manage a heavy workload with professionalism and integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year civil litigation experience (drafting pleadings, legal research)
• Exceptional legal writing skills
• Superior organizational and time-management skills
• Must be computer literate and able to learn the firm’s case management software
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and client communication abilities
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus
• Paralegal Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys in managing a high volume of litigation matters
• Drafting pleadings, legal memoranda, settlement agreements, etc.
• Communicating with clients and opposing counsel
• Conducting legal research on simple and complex matters
• Handling administrative tasks like client intake, organizing, and record keeping

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal writing

Organizational skills

Time management

Client communication

Salesforce (bonus)

Education

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Salesforce

Case management software

Job description

Paralegal (Hybrid)

Application Deadline: 18 October 2026

Department: Litigation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York Office

Compensation: $25.00 / hour

Description

We are a consumer protection law firm located in the Financial District of New York City, providing representation to consumers who have been harassed or otherwise deceived by creditors and debt collectors. With our growing firm, we offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges. If you desire to work with other talented people who share a passion for professionalism and growth, then a career with us may be a perfect fit for you!

Litigation Paralegal

We’re currently seeking a full-time Paralegal with civil litigation experience to support our attorneys in litigation-related matters and also to provide administrative support to the office staff. The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents, has strong legal writing skills, is very organized, and is willing to take on a heavy workload. This role is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to advance their legal career within a collaborative, dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the firm’s attorneys in managing a high volume of litigation matters
• Drafting pleadings, legal memoranda, settlement agreements, etc.
• Communication with clients and opposing counsel
• Research with regard to simple and complex legal matters
• Administrative responsibilities such as client intake, organizing, and record keeping.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of 1-year civil litigation experience (e.g., drafting pleadings and legal research)
• Exceptional legal writing skills
• Possess superior organizational and time-management skills
• Must be computer literate: Ability to easily learn the Firm’s case management software
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and outside parties
• Prior experience with Salesforce is a plus
• Paralegal Certification is a plus

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
• Monthly performance-based bonuses after 90 days of employment
• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Benefits with Employer Match
• Pre-tax Transit Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Business Casual Dress Code
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!

This Firm participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States.