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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$66,324 / year median in New York
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and submit court filings in state and federal jurisdictions while ensuring all documents meet procedural requirements.
- Draft and process litigation materials, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery documents, correspondence, and related legal paperwork.
- Support attorneys by gathering legal and factual information, conducting records searches, and summarizing findings for case development.
- Monitor applicable statutes, case law, and regulatory updates to help maintain accurate and current legal support materials.
- Organize case records, verify document accuracy, and maintain well-structured files for active litigation matters.
- Assist with discovery by preparing responses, tracking requests, and coordinating the collection of supporting materials.
- Help manage witness and client communications, including outreach, scheduling, and follow-up related to ongoing cases.
- Coordinate logistical tasks such as subpoena service, document handling, and collaboration with legal support staff to keep matters moving efficiently.
- Contribute to trial and pretrial preparation by assembling exhibits, drafting reports, and assisting with briefs, agreements, and other attorney work product.
- Use case management and legal technology tools effectively; experience with AI-based legal platforms is considered an advantage.