Paralegal

Position Available: Paralegal (On-Site)

Company: On Call Counsel

Location: Queens - New York City

Duration: 3+ months, with potential for long-term extension

Compensation: $27.00/hour

About Us:

On Call Counsel is a dynamic legal services provider in New York City. We are committed to delivering top-notch legal support to our clients and are looking for a highly skilled Paralegal to join our team on a contract basis.

Position Summary:

The Paralegal will support attorneys in civil litigation cases by conducting thorough legal research, drafting comprehensive legal documents, and handling more complex tasks beyond routine redactions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing and research skills, be highly intelligent, and capable of producing coherent and detailed summaries.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on various civil litigation matters.

Summarize legal documents and case files accurately and clearly.

Assist attorneys in preparing for court hearings, depositions, and mediations.

Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to ensure efficient case management.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a paralegal, preferably in civil litigation.

Strong writing and research skills are essential.

Proven ability to produce coherent summaries.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

High level of professionalism and discretion.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.