Paralegal

Non-Profit Staff Can Work Anywhere…. The BEST Work with Us!

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Salary: $80,000-$90,000

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities, so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under the direction of General Counsel is responsible for supporting the General Counsel by maintaining and organizing electronic databases, processing contracts and leases, responds to requests for information and subpoenas, responds to requests from outside counsel. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

What You Will Do

• Processes contracts and leases by reviewing, summarizing highlights, checking budgets and ensuring appropriate execution and distribution.
• Prepares legal documents for attorney's approval by drafting correspondence, proofreading; maintaining document control system.
• Manages, coordinates and responds to requests from outside counsel for records, documents, access to staff.
• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of litigation including, but not limited to: securing and managing files and documents; coordinating and with staff, clients, law firms and courts; schedule meetings: expediting paper flow; maintain schedules and deadline, implementing litigation holds, processing settlement documents and payments.
• Compiles evidence and supporting information by searching records, documents, databases, etc.
• Compiles and drafts report on status of litigation, contracts and leases
• Responds to subpoenas and requests for information by retrieving records and documents, ensuring proper authorizations are secured and appropriately releasing documents.

Who You Will Be

• Certificate or Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies
• At Two (2) least years of prior Paralegal experience.
• Excellent organizational skills Possession of excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work and multi-task.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and electronic database management