Paralegal

Paralegal

Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 115-plus attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.

We are a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm seeking to expand our talented professional staff by adding a Paralegal with 3–5 years of experience. This position will provide support to our Mental Health and Hygiene team in Lake Success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft litigation documents including motions, orders, stipulations, subpoenas, notices, and post-judgment filings.
• Draft correspondence, discovery demands and responses, and related case documents in accordance with judicial procedures.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain case files in both paper and electronic formats.
• Maintain detailed attorney calendars in Outlook, including scheduling and coordinating internal and external meetings.
• Assist with Guardianship pleadings and proceedings (experience helpful).
• File court documents, including e-filing in state and federal courts (NYSCEF and ECF).
• Create, edit, format, and proofread pleadings, briefs, letters, and other legal documents using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Liaise directly with clients, courts, and third parties throughout all phases of litigation and case resolution.
• Track and monitor court dates, deadlines, and case milestones.
• Assist attorneys with preparation of exhibit binders and trial materials.
• Handle incoming calls, messages, and scheduling for multiple attorneys.
• Other ad hoc projects as assigned.

Paralegal Requirements:

• 3–5 years of paralegal experience in litigation; Mental Hygiene or Guardianship practice a plus.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Proficiency drafting and formatting legal documents, including discovery, motions, briefs, and post-judgment work.
• Experience with OCR technology and electronic document management.
• Familiarity with state and federal e-filing systems (NYSCEF, ECF).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload.
• Excellent communication skills and professional client service.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe, and legal research tools such as Westlaw.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Billing experience a plus, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to anticipate attorney and client needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with all levels of staff.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Salary range: $60,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Additional firm benefits

Location: Lake Success, NY