Paralegal

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will support a diverse range of legal practices, including estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, family law, securities law, and litigation. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic law office environment, providing essential administrative and research support to attorneys and clients. The Paralegal will be responsible for managing case files, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and ensuring efficient case management. Strong organizational skills, legal knowledge across multiple practice areas, and proficiency with legal software are essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools
• Assist in drafting legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, and correspondence
• Manage case files using document management systems like iManage and PCLaw
• Review and organize legal documents for accuracy and completeness
• Support litigation processes including document review and trial preparation
• Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and maintaining case management systems
• Conduct client interviews and assist in preparing for depositions or hearings
• Proofread and transcribe legal documents with attention to detail
• Support attorneys with project management tasks across various practice areas including landlord-tenant law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, and UCC law
• Maintain professional communication with clients via phone etiquette and email correspondence
• Assist with administrative support functions such as scheduling appointments and managing calendars

Experience

• Prior paralegal experience in a law office setting is preferred
• Familiarity with estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, family law, securities law, litigation, patent law, and tribal regulations is advantageous
• Proficiency with legal case management software including Westlaw, LexisNexis, iManage, PCLaw, and document review platforms
• Strong research skills utilizing legal databases such as Westlaw and LexisNexis
• Experience in legal drafting, proofreading, transcription, and contract review
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently
• Clerical experience including data entry, filing, document management systems usage, and administrative support functions
• Excellent written communication skills along with professional phone etiquette

This position requires a candidate who is highly organized with excellent attention to detail. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong research capabilities combined with effective communication skills. Candidates should be familiar with various practice areas within the legal field to provide comprehensive support to our attorneys.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship

Pay: $51,621.17 - $62,167.43 per year

Expected hours: 8.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Staten Island, NY 10314