Paralegal, Law

CECONY • New York, NY

4d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Practice Operations Paralegal provides legal assistance to attorneys in the Law Department, supporting one or more practice areas: General Litigation, Mass Tort, and Commercial Litigation. The position involves maintaining case files, drafting legal documents, participating in discovery, coordinating responses to discovery requests, and providing other litigation support. The role follows a hybrid work schedule and may require off-hour or weekend emergency response as part of a System Emergency Assignment.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and at least four years of paralegal or legal experience; or High School Diploma/GED and at least six years of paralegal or legal experience; or Bachelor's Degree and at least two years of paralegal or legal experience.
• At least two years of paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented, with good analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills, and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external contacts with tact and sensitivity.
• Disciplined, with excellent time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and follow-up skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Driver's License required.
• New York Notary License required; must be obtained within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree and at least two years of paralegal or legal experience.
• Paralegal Certificate and at least two years of paralegal or legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with pending litigation, including drafting pleadings and responses to discovery demands served on or by the Company, and drafting Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
• Prepare and organize legal documents, including documents for basic motion practice; upload electronic documents to the Department's document repository and electronically file documents.
• Create matters in the Department's Matter Management System.
• Maintain case files and perform other litigation-support tasks.
• Coordinate with and advise Company personnel who provide documents in response to discovery requests.
• Maintain the case calendar and be acquainted with judges and court rules.
• Conduct legal research, analyze documents, and catalog exhibits.
• Process settlements and vendor invoices for payment.
• Perform other tasks and assignments as assigned.
• Assist the Company during system emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment, which may require off-hour and weekend emergency response.

Benefits

• Medical and pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with matching
• Employer-paid pension plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Emergency backup child and elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter benefits
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Recognition program
• Life and long-term disability benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree