Legal Assistant/ Legal Specialist (On-site)

🌟 We're Hiring: Paralegal (On-site)! 🌟

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team in New York City. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of legal procedures, excellent research skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

📍 Location: New York City, NY

⏰ Work Mode: Work From Office

💼 Role: Paralegal (On-site)

Contract duration: 1 year + possibility of extension/conversion to permanent role

Shift Days/Times: M-F, 9AM-5PM

Apply before: 12/10/2025, 7AM ET

What You'll Do

 Review FOIL requests and determine whether requested public records exist

 Review records for responsiveness

 Perform legal research

 Propose redactions of confidential information

 Draft responses for FOIL requests

 Monitor and update GovQA as needed

 Collaborate with internal staff on FOIL and records-related matters

 Liaise with internal departments and legal representatives as needed

 Perform administrative duties, including scheduling meetings and conferences

Minimum Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree and four years of paralegal or legal assistant experience

 Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills

 Ability to organize and analyze large volumes of information and documents

 Ability to perform administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, managing

calendars, and responding to calls and emails

 Accurate, detail-oriented, and solution-focused

 Strong organizational skills

 Ability to manage changing priorities, competing demands, and deadlines

 Proficiency with online legal research tools, Microsoft Office, OneDrive, Teams,

Zoom, and other collaboration platforms

Preferred Qualifications

 Four years of paralegal or legal assistant experience supporting FOIL or document

review in a college, in-house legal department, law firm, government agency, or

non-profit

 Paralegal Certification

 Proactive, flexible, and collaborative work style

Benefits

 Health Insurance

 Sick Time

 401k

Ready to make an impact? 🚀 Apply now and let’s grow together!