Overview
Paralegal Analyst Jobs in New York, NY at Balestriere Law Firm PLLC
Title: Paralegal Analyst
Company: Balestriere Law Firm PLLC
Location: New York, NY
Job Description
Balestriere is seeking a paralegal-legal analyst for immediate hire. This is a full time, business hours, in-office position.
We seek recent college graduates to make a commitment of at least one year, ideally more in the range of two years. We are particularly want those who interested in increasing responsibility, growing as our firm grows. No education beyond college is needed.
You will matter at this Firm – to your colleagues and to the Firm clients – so we require two months’ notice (absent exigent circumstances) before you move on (which we will help you to do however we can).
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Analysts work closely with our lawyers on all aspects of our matters.
Please note: if you have a law degree from the United States or overseas you are not a good fit for this position.
About Us
Balestriere is a trials and investigations law firm.
Our firm serves businesses, institutions, and individuals involved in disputes around the world. Our team represents our clients at all stages of a dispute including at trial, in arbitration hearings, and in appellate courts, in intense negotiations, in investigations, and when dealing with the government. We drive cases to win.
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Responsibilities of an Analyst
Assists lawyers and any firm staff, including co-counsel of the Firm, in any work of any kind needed to serve clients and run the firm as a business.
Conducts research to support a legal proceeding
Prepares and files and otherwise addresses legal documents under supervision of lawyers
Coordinates case activity
Communicates with clients and assists in managing client relationships
Conduct client and witness interviews.
Serves as a liaison between attorneys and the courts.
Serves an essential role in trials, evidentiary hearing, and trials, helping lawyers win for our clients.
Performs any administrative tasks of any kind which are needed to run the Firm as an efficient, client focused, winning business
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Desired Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree
Superior writing and editing skills
Proficiency in general office programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to work quickly and efficiently under strict deadlines
Excellent communication skills
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Desire to grow and learn, particularly in working in teams, in writing, and in tactical thinking
Initiative, resourcefulness, and an ability to work independently as well as closely with others; in particular the administrative tasks will often be done alone, and after given direction, without constant supervision, or the team type work characterized by case work
An ability to multitask and prioritize
Authorized to work in the United States
One to five years of prior work experience
Salary and Benefits
The starting salary is $60,000 per year. Employees participate in the firm’s health, vision, and dental insurance plans and the firm pays for most costs associated with insurance.
Note on Applicants We are Seeking
Please note that we are not seeking anyone who has attended law school already, either in the United States or abroad, for this position.
Application Process
Please apply through LinkedIn, including providing a short (less than 5 page) and long (more than 10 page) writing sample, but if we are interested in an interview we shall message you to set up a video meeting.
If we proceed through the process we shall then ask you to come into our office (please note we do not provide reimbursement for any travel) to meet with multiple staff.
After an initial in office meeting we will ask to speak with your three references (and we prefer employer, rather than school, references) whom we will contact.
Finally, after that we may ask you to return to the office for a final in person interview.
