Paralegal

<Job Overview>
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. In this vital role, you will support a wide range of legal functions across multiple practice areas, including estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, family law, securities law, tribal law, patent law, and more. Your expertise will help ensure the smooth operation of our law office by managing legal documents, conducting research, and assisting with case management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal skills while contributing to impactful legal work in a fast-paced environment. All roles are paid positions, emphasizing the value we place on professional development and contribution.

<Duties>

• Assist attorneys with legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support case development and strategy.
• Prepare and review legal documents including contracts, pleadings, discovery materials, and correspondence with meticulous attention to detail.
• Manage legal case files using document management systems to ensure all records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Conduct interviews with clients and witnesses to gather pertinent information for ongoing cases across various practice areas like personal injury law, no-fault, landlord-tenant disputes, and family law.
• Support litigation processes by reviewing documents for relevance and accuracy, assisting with deposition summaries, and proofreading filings before submission.
• Organize and maintain data entry records for case tracking; facilitate efficient document review and case management workflows.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling appointments, managing calendars for attorneys, handling phone inquiries with professional etiquette, and performing clerical tasks such as filing and transcription.

<Skills>

• Strong knowledge of multiple practice areas including no-fault law, personal injury law, family law.
• Proven experience with legal administrative tasks such as document review, legal drafting, proofreading, transcription, and filing.
• Proficiency in legal research platforms like Westlaw and LexisNexis is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.
• Effective interviewing skills to gather detailed client information; strong written communication skills for drafting clear legal documents.
• Familiarity with project management principles to coordinate tasks efficiently within a busy law office environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly with high standards of professionalism; strong phone etiquette and clerical experience are essential. Join us in supporting impactful legal work through meticulous organization and proactive assistance! This role offers an engaging environment where your skills will directly contribute to meaningful outcomes for clients across diverse practice areas. We are committed to fostering a collaborative atmosphere that values your expertise while providing opportunities for growth in the legal field.

Pay: From $53,083.90 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Experience:

• Paralegal: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Westbury, NY 11590 (Required)

Work Location: In person