What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Penda Aiken?
Title: Paralegal
Position Type: Long-term, temporary (1 years)
Location: Albany, NY
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Salary: $20-24 per hour
Work Authorization: Applicants must have authorization to work for any U.S. employer without requiring sponsorship.
We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Paralegals to join our client onsite in Albany, NY.
Responsibilities:
- Draft decisions after fair hearings based on written guidance from the presiding Judge, evidence, audio recordings, and standardized, proprietary decision drafting software.
- May be directed to listen to hearings as they happen and state their appearance on the record.
- Must have New York State Paralegal certification.
- Have a minimum of two years of experience drafting legal documents and providing complex clerical level legal support services to an attorney, preferably with an emphasis on litigation.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, an understanding of legal language and principles, and strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Have knowledge of basic legal terminology and legal forms, & legal research techniques
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret laws, legal documents, and other written material
- Competent using Microsoft Office Suite software
- Complete assigned trainings
- Develop competency with proprietary decision drafting software.
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Salary : $20 - $24
