Litigation Paralegal
Clarity Recruiting - Poughkeepsie, NY
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Our client, a law firm in Poughkeepsie is seeking a Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant who takes initiative and is a quick learner. Will handle primarily litigation work in a growing law practice. Professionalism, good writing and ability to multi-task are a must. Required to be extremely organized and detail-oriented.Qualifications/ Required and/or Preferred Skills:Good interaction with clients, attorneys, clerks, and court.Drafting legal documents including pleadings, discovery demands, orders and motions.Filing documents in court and electronically.Preparing files for court appearances, depositions and trials.Drafting correspondence and emails.Answering phones, copying, filing and mail handling.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite (Mail, Drive, Docs and Calendar) required.Ability to learn and effectively apply new software as required.A minimum of 2 years experience in litigation required.THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD ALSO HAVE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE AND BE ABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY HANDLE A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION FROM INCEPTION THROUGH CLOSING
Created: 2024-09-15