Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Nexus Staff for Businesses; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision coverage after 30 or

Weekly payments via ACH

Prime vendors to NYS/NYC

Job summary

Nexus Staff for Businesses in New York seeks a Paralegal/Legal Assistant for a two-year contract, onsite at One State Street. Responsibilities include reviewing compliance correspondence with the NY DFS cybersecurity regulation, assisting attorneys, and handling routine legal support tasks.

Requires a Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate, and two years of relevant experience; strong MS Office skills; eligibility to work in NYS. Interviews will be in-person or online; training provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree and a Paralegal Certificate.
• Two years of experience providing complex clerical level legal support services to an attorney.
• Proof of eligibility to work in NYS.

Responsibilities

• Review and respond to correspondence from regulated entities regarding compliance with the Department of Financial Services' Cybersecurity Regulation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal processes and terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Employment Type: Contract
Work Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
Work site: 100% Onsite.
Location: One State Street, New York, NY 10004
Job Duration: 2 years
Closing: 10/09/2026.

Minimum Candidate Qualifications:

• Proof of eligibility to work in NYS.
• A Bachelor's Degree.
• A Paralegal Certificate.
• Two years of experience providing complex clerical level legal support services to an attorney.
• Two years of experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• One year of full-time work experience with the same employer.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review and respond to correspondence from regulated entities regarding compliance with the Department of Financial Services' Cybersecurity Regulation, answer phone calls and voicemails regarding same, and address related matters, as instructed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Candidates should possess the following skills:

• Knowledge of basic legal processes; legal terminology and legal forms; legal research techniques, ability to read, understand and interpret laws, legal documents and other written material

Preferred Experience:

• Cybersecurity or data privacy experience
• Experience reviewing and responding to email and/or correspondence from government-regulated businesses and individuals

Miscellaneous Information:

• Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM; 40 hours per week.
• Telecommuting may be allowed at the discretion of the hiring manager
• The Department does not provide parking, but the office is accessible by mass transit.
• Interviews will be conducted in-person or online based on the availability.
• Training will be provided.

The Nexus Staff Difference:

• Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
• We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
• Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.