Paralegal II - Queens - Tandym

A recognized legal services organization is currently seeking a professional to join their staff as their new Paralegal II.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Escort the attorney to and from court from the office
• Read the court file for the attorney
• Take notes for the attorney during client interviews in the courthouse and office
• Take notes for the attorney during court proceedings on the record and off the record
• Read client related written correspondence to the attorney, including emails, letters, prosecution motions, and other defense related material
• Assist the attorney with the drafting of defense motions and other defense/client related correspondence and material; call clients on the phone; make other necessary client related phone calls; make inter-office referral requests through case management system (LawManager)
• Research, digest, and outline case records
• Assist with case preparation; prepare written report summarizing compiled information
• Assemble court files and materials; handle client and agency correspondence in connection with cases
• Serve as liaison between attorney and clients
• Assist clients in completing forms, releases and other documents
• Refer clients to outside agencies; handle basic correspondence with client
• Paralegal will be required to accompany the attorney to court for arraignment duties on designated weekends

Qualifications:

• Previous experience supporting as a Paralegal
• Proficiency in legal research, document preparation, and the use of legal software
• Strong organizational and communication skills are also essential

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