Paralegal Employment Law

Paralegal – Employment Law

Pay Rate: $45,000–$65,000/year; Based on experience
Location: Albany, NY (On-site)
Employment Type: Permanent

Experience: Employment law and/or civil litigation paralegal experience preferred
Skills: Experience with legal drafting, e-filing, and Microsoft Office required

Our growing client is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys in a busy Employment Law practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional to work on a variety of employment-related litigation matters while gaining hands-on experience throughout every phase of the litigation process.

Responsibilities of the Paralegal – Employment Law will include:

• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of employment litigation, from case initiation through trial and appeals
• Prepare and draft legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and settlement materials
• File legal documents in state and federal courts using electronic filing systems
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and supporting documentation
• Obtain, review, and maintain client records and other case-related materials
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, trials, and meetings
• Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, vendors, and other parties involved in litigation
• Track case deadlines and assist with overall case management
• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys as needed

Qualifications for the role of Paralegal – Employment Law:

• Previous paralegal experience required; employment law experience preferred
• Civil litigation experience will be considered
• Experience with state and federal court e-filing preferred
• Familiarity with EEOC, employment discrimination, wage and hour, or related employment law matters is a plus
• Experience with PACER and federal court filings preferred
• Class action litigation experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven legal environment

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