Entry Level/Junior Paralegal
At Bochner PLLC we are looking for a highly motivated and organized Entry Level/Junior Paralegal to join our growing team! This role will primarily be in our Special Education Practice Group with opportunities to work with additional Practice Groups... We do not require any prior paralegal experience; however, applicants must have a minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience. The ideal candidate should be: Highly organized Dependable Works well independently A team player with a positive can do attitude Eager to learn Able to communicate professionally with both team members and clients Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist attorneys in all stages of their proceedings including management of cases. Perform administrative duties such as calendaring hearings and proactively managing deadlines, organizing case files, managing logistics, etc. Prepare, organize, and file various documents with the New York Department of Education. Correspond with external agencies and clients through email and phone calls as needed. Keen attention to detail; discretion and empathy in dealing with highly sensitive information. Maintain positive relationships with clients and co-workers and contribute to the self-directed team structure to assist with overflow and specialized tasks within guidelines set by the firm. All other tasks or projects as assigned. Minimum requirements: Bachelors degree or paralegal certificate required. At least 1-2 years of professional experience. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro required. Excellent time management skills and ability to work in high pressure environments; ability to shift priorities quickly without compromising deadlines or quality. Ability to be proactive and to identify and address problems quickly. Ability to maintain professionalism during external communications, which includes but is not limited to, phone calls with agencies, clients, and the New York Department of Education. Excellent clerical skills and knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently. Ability to perform all essential duties. Must have a professional workspace free of interruptions GuidantHR assists with our hiring. A member of the team will connect with qualified applicants. Please do not contact our office directly. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends as needed Application Question(s): Are you able to work past 5PM EST? What motivated you to apply for this position? How do you organize your workload? What is your desired hourly rate of pay? Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred) Special Education Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Paralegal Certificate (Preferred) Work Location: Remote Apply Job!