Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Location - 40 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207
Shift Hours - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Duration - 12 months
Job Descriptions
- Paralegals will work under the direct supervision of an attorney. Paralegals 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: use equipment as required - including, but not limited to, an issued computer and Microsoft Suite software; understand, speak, and write English; raise safety and professional concerns to direct supervisor(s); complete assigned trainings; and develop competency with proprietary decision drafting software.
Paralegal Requirements:
- Paralegals must be professional and provide drafted decisions in the timeframe provided.
- Possess paralegal certification.
- Have a minimum of two years of experience providing complex clerical level legal support services to an attorney.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, an understanding of legal language and principles, and strong organizational and analytical skills.