JOB DESCRIPTION LONG TERM TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT: SCHENECTADY
We are looking for a Paralegal who can assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, and/or preparing legal documents. The individual will conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action. The individual will work under the direct supervision of an attorney. The individual must have 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.
Paralegals must possess paralegal certification
You should have a minimum of two years of experience providing complex clerical level legal support services to an attorney OR on contested cases overseen by an attorney. This job and category are intended to exclude attorneys.
Daily tasks include, but are not limited to:
1. Read, review and edit Recommended Decisions prior to Committee review
2. Review revisions with Administrative Law Judges as needed
3. Review Exhibit Lists for accuracy
4. Review and issue Final Determinations
5. Review, correct and issue Default resulting from Pre-Hearing Conference
6. E-mail the issued Decisions to the Administrative Litigation Unit
7. Check emails regularly and take necessary steps to address inquiries, requests for adjournments, attorney representation letters, etc.
8. Update calendars, file correspondence, emails, etc.
9. Answer telephone as needed
10. Assist the Director as directed
Please submit your resume as an attachment in Word or PDF. This is a long-term Temporary Position. The hourly wage is $25 an hour based on a Monday Through Friday 9am to 5pm 35 Hour work week. This is NOT REMOTE OR HYBRID.
If selected, you will be paid weekly through a New York City Staffing Firm.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER