Legal Assistant

Position Type: Temp
Agency: New York state agency focused on legal matters
Location: New York, NY
Hours: TBD

 

Responsibilities will include overseeing the preparation of legal documents, such as briefs, motions, and proposed court orders; reviewing and organizing documents produced to the NYAG; maintaining ediscovery and other organizational electronic databases (e.g. Sharepoint) for case teams; liaising with attorneys and case teams to ensure that workstreams for case-critical projects (e.g., maintenance of a repository of court filings) are in place and operational; ensuring that projects are completed accurately and timely. 

Key skills include familiarity with federal and state courts; proficiency with Microsoft Office, Relativity, and Sharepoint; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to self-manage priorities and meet tight deadlines; comfort learning and using new technology.  Bachelor's Degree or completion of a paralegal degree plus relevant work experience preferred.  

 

Penda Aiken, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

 

SUBS SUBMIT BY 10-24-2023