Paralegal II - Queens

A recognized legal services organization is currently seeking a professional to join their staff as their new Paralegal II.The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:Escort the attorney to and from court from the officeRead the court file for the attorneyTake notes for the attorney during client interviews in the courthouse and officeTake notes for the attorney during court proceedings on the record and off the recordRead client related written correspondence to the attorney, including emails, letters, prosecution motions, and other defense related materialAssist the attorney with the drafting of defense motions and other defenseclient related correspondence and material; call clients on the phone; make other necessary client related phone calls; make inter-office referral requests through case management system (LawManager)Research, digest, and outline case recordsAssist with case preparation; prepare written report summarizing compiled informationAssemble court files and materials; handle client and agency correspondence in connection with casesServe as liaison between attorney and clientsAssist clients in completing forms, releases and other documentsRefer clients to outside agencies; handle basic correspondence with clientParalegal will be required to accompany the attorney to court for arraignment duties on designated weekendsQualifications:Previous experience supporting as a ParalegalProficiency in legal research, document preparation, and the use of legal softwareStrong organizational and communication skills are also essentialID# 502486

Created: 2024-11-06