Paralegal – Litigation

Albany, NY

Fusco Personnel is actively recruiting for a Litigation Paralegal to join a well-established firm in the Capital Region, NY area. This is a full-time, direct hire position offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits!

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of prior experience as a Litigation Paralegal, possess excellent organizational and project management skills, and attention to detail.  The Litigation Paralegal must have the ability to work within a fast-paced environment, as well as working independently and in collaboration with counsel and staff is critical.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Transcription and preparation of pleadings, discovery, motions, appeals, correspondence, and memos accurately and efficiently.
• Filing of legal documents using NYSCEF and/or CM/ECF.
• Assistance with trial and appeal preparation.
• Provision of administrative support to attorneys to include scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and communicating with clients and Court personnel.
• Maintenance of document management systems and organization of all files on a current basis.
• Proofreading of legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Time entry to record all billable hours for each litigation attorney.

Qualifications:

• Five years previous experience as a Litigation Paralegal.
• Exceptional attention to detail, written and verbal communication, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of NYSCEF and CM/ECF filing systems, and proficiency in using document management systems and other legal software is required.
• Ability to perform legal research utilizing LexisNexis.
• Strong familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Salary:

$65,000-$70,000- based on qualifications and experience.

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