Paralegal, Law

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY) seeks a Practice Operations Paralegal to support attorneys in the Law Department.

The role covers maintaining case files, drafting documents, and participating in discovery, with a focus on General Litigation, Mass Tort and Commercial Litigation. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and requires experience in paralegal or legal roles, with strong office software and communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 4+ years paralegal/legal experience, or
• High School Diploma with 6+ years paralegal/legal experience, or
• Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years paralegal/legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance to attorneys in the Law Department.
• Maintain case files and draft documents.
• Participate in the discovery process.
• Support practice areas including General Litigation, Mass Tort, Commercial Litigation.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Detail-oriented

Time management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Practice Operations Paralegal will provide legal assistance to the attorneys in the Law Department. The role involves diverse legal tasks, including maintaining case files, drafting documents, and participating in the discovery process. The role will require a hybrid work schedule. The selected candidate will support one or more of the following practice areas: General Litigation, Mass Tort, Commercial Litigation.

Required Education/Experience

• Associate's Degree and a minimum of four years' of paralegal or legal experience. or
• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of six years' paralegal or legal experience. or
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years' paralegal or legal experience.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years' paralegal or legal experience.
• Paralegal Certificate and a minimum of two years' paralegal or legal experience.

Relevant Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years paralegal or legal assistant experience, required.
• Must be able to work well independently or in a team environment, required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint, required.
• Must be detail-oriented with good analytical skills and ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines, required.
• Must have excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and handle internal and external contacts professionally with tact and sensitivity, required.
• Must be disciplined and have excellent time management skills, required.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills as well as exemplary follow-up skills and ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Other: New York Notary License to be obtained within six months of hire date. Required

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.