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Robert Half eDS Paralegal in Brooklyn, New York
Description
Robert Half Legal is currently staffing a ONE (1) YEAR REMOTE engagement with a government agency. Our client has an emergent need for temporary legal professionals to help address an extensive backlog of claims, as well as meet claimants guarantee of timely due process.
Must be committed to EST standard business hours Monday-Friday.
Project Details:
Start: October/November with a potential of onboarding waves
Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension
Pay: $25/hour
Location: Remote (technology provided)
Hours: Full-time 40 hours/week schedule during standard EST business hours
Responsibilities may include:
Draft legal documents such as settlement documents and memoranda
Receive, review, and assign incoming complaints.
File Motions of Appearance
Assist with scheduling and status conferences.
Assist with incoming calls and correspondence.
Perform other legal and administrative functions as needed.
Requirements:
Must have a bachelor’s degree and Paralegal experience.
Able to commit to the long-term duration of this engagement.
Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
Strong technical aptitude to be able to perform basic trouble shooting activity and to maneuver between various computer programs and software.
Excellent and proven communication skills (written and verbal)
High level of interpersonal skills and ability to accept feedback in a graceful manner to improve work quality.
Requirements • Must have a bachelor's degree in law, paralegal studies, or a related field.
• Possession of a valid paralegal certification.
• Proven experience as a paralegal, preferably in electronic data discovery (eDS).
• Proficient in administrative law and litigation.
• Excellent skills in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Strong knowledge of electronic data discovery processes and software.
• Familiarity with legal databases and e-filing systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of professional ethics and confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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