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Paralegal/ LLM Graduates/ Bachelors - Bengali
(Bengali English bilingual required)
Full time role
Queen-based law firm is looking for a law graduate Student with good public relations and excellent research skills. The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills in English. The candidate should be highly organized and should, have very strong management skills, including drafting memos, writing legal notices, filling forms, etc. The candidate should be able to work independently and should have strong leadership skills.
Responsibilities:
- Meeting with clients to ascertain the details and merits of the case.
- Conducting legal research, reviewing case laws, preparing clients for court hearings under the supervision of the attorney.
- Ensuring that data obtained during interactions with clients remain confidential and is stored securely.
- Reporting on hours spent on each assignment.
- Remaining abreast of changes to case laws.
- Complete administrative duties such as making copies, answering and directing phone calls and greeting clients
- Coordinate appointments, including all correspondence and logistics necessary
- Draft documents and letters from existing acquisitions using proper licensing templates
- Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence
- Correspond with counsel, court and clients
- Assist with accounting and billing
- Implement and improve upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow
Requirements:
- Bachelors required
- Excellence in administrative law in analysing, researching & reviewing statutes and regulations.
- (Spanish and English)bilingual compulsory.
All candidates should submit their resume and cover letter at subrato@gehilaw.com
Employer will sponsor for H1B visa if required
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Jamaica, NY 11432 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jamaica, NY 11432: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23