Full Service Law Firm Paralegal
Job Description
JOB INFORMATION
JOB STATUS: Full-Time PAY TYPE: Paid
DESCRIPTION & DETAILS
LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY 11229
INDUSTRY: Legal
JOB FUNCTION : Paralegal
OVERVIEW
We are a full-service law firm that has been representing clients in New York State courts for almost 19 years. Our law firm is located in a well-known, business-centric neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY known as Midwood that is just two blocks from the Q and B trains as well as various buses. Our firm practices matrimonial law, criminal defense, commercial litigation, and in trusts and estates on occasion. We are currently seeking to expand our business and are looking for a paralegal with strong credentials to perform daily legal operations. Accepted candidates are awarded a high learning curve as their job will require them to work exclusively with our leading attorney and clients on a daily basis. Pay is based on the candidate’s credentials and prior work experience/education.
THE PARALEGAL'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Drafting pleadings, motions and legal correspondence
Preparing responses to discovery demands and assembling exhibits for court applications
Maintaining clients’ office files
Filing documents electronically with NY courts (e-filing)
Completing uncontested divorce forms
Legal research as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a US college degree in a related major
Huge plus if fluent in Russian
Work Authorization Status: Must be authorized to work in the United States, permanent lawful residents or US citizens are preferred
Must be able to type quickly and accurately
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proven Academic Excellence
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Effective oral and written communication
Ability to think independently and work collaboratively
Good communications skills
Technological proficiency (MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Russian language fluency
Experience with e-filing
Preferred Major/Concentration: Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Science, Political Science, Economics, English, Literature/Writing
HOW TO APPLY
PLEASE SUBMIT:
Resume
Cover letter stating why you are interested in this position as well as why you would be a good fit for our firm, and your salary expectations.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach us at (917) 865-5740.
Company Description
We are a full-service law firm that has been representing clients in New York State courts for almost 19 years. Our law firm is located in a well-known, business-centric neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY known as Midwood that is just two blocks from the Q and B trains as well as various buses. Our firm practices matrimonial law, criminal defense, commercial litigation, and in trusts and estates on occasion. We are currently seeking to expand our business and are looking for a paralegal with strong credentials to perform daily legal operations. Accepted candidates are awarded a high learning curve as their job will require them to work exclusively with our leading attorney and clients on a daily basis. Pay is based on the candidate’s credentials and prior work experience/education.