Paralegal

JOB TITLE: Paralegal

DEPARTMENT: Real Estate

OFFICE: New York

OVERVIEW: Duane Morris LLP, a global law firm with 900 attorneys in offices across the U.S. and around the world, offers innovative solutions to the legal and business challenges presented by today’s evolving global markets.

SUMMARY: We are seeking a Paralegal to assist in the Real Estate Practice. The ideal candidate will be a recent liberal arts graduate with strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative work environment. We are seeking candidates who will be trained to edit and manage real estate documents and perform other billable work in support of real estate attorneys.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare, organize, and file documents and correspondence
• Conduct legal research.
• Organize relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation;
• Perform administrative duties (calendar meetings and deadlines, organize files, manage logistics, etc.)
• Accurately and consistently track and record all related billable and non-billable time;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong research skills
• Excellent written and communication and time management skills
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Commuter, HSA and FSA spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• 401k and Pension Plan
• 22 PTO days, 11 paid holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus ($3,000.00)

PAY TYPE : Hourly

ANNUAL PAY RANGE: $50,000-$65,000

Please Note: The hourly and/or annual salary amount is based on a *good faith* compensation analysis in pursuant of New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) listed under *Senate Bill 9457*. Final starting salary/wage is dependent on the candidate’s experience level, industry expertise, skills and other factors that are defined in the job description.

EEO STATEMENT: Duane Morris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact us at 215-979-1000.

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Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contract or employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities or requirements. In addition, Duane Morris reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. The authority to make such changes rests with the Plan Administrator