Do you want to actually look forward to going to work? We are an entrepreneurial Criminal & Personal Injury firm that is on track for aggressive growth and we need an experienced paralegal to join our team and work directly with the attorneys to support the team and help our clients.

We are known for providing compassion for our clients while providing exceptional legal services.

It is our priority to continue putting the needs of our clients first while we grow our practice to the next level.

We are looking for an individual who can hit the ground running.

If these statements appeal to you, then you may be the paralegal we are looking for:

• You smile when you answer the phone
• You are an amazing scheduler with a sickening degree of attention to detail
• You are very good with calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the internet
• You are an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly
• You do not think scanning and copying are beneath you
• You do not feel a need to discuss what happens at the office with others outside the office.

We love to help people learn and grow, but we don't have the time for that right now.

We need a paralegal with experience in criminal defense.

The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal hand-holding.

This is a full-time job where you are expected to manage a caseload, so you absolutely must be able to work in the office for 40 hours per week.

This position is an on-site, in-person position in our Utica, NY office.

Email your resume and cover letter in PDF format to OfficAdmin@CNYTrialLaw.com.

Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for important work, including:

• Gathering and managing the inflow of documents and electronic data
• Managing the discovery via DEMS
• Creating motions/pleadings as needed
• Working with clients directly
• Corresponding with Courts
• Managing attorney schedule
• Prepare matters for hearings and trials

Qualifications:

Skills required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows
• Proficiency/Familiarity in using case management software
• Knowledge of state and local rules/regulations
• Experience in the practice area (criminal law)
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Superb communication skills - both written and verbal

Enticed? We know you are! Read on for more information on job requirements, who we are and what we’re looking for, benefits and perks, and how to apply.

• We only want to hire this role once. We want you to genuinely desire a long-term home to which you’ll exclusively commit your time, skills, and talents
• Strong leadership skills given the importance of this role on the Team and the EOS model. You’ll need to be an outstanding manager of time, projects, and personalities. There is no room for interpersonal doubt or emotional reactions. You will always operate with logic and sensibility. You are tough, self-assured, and self-motivated
• A can-do work ethic and willingness to “roll up your sleeves” to get the job done. You will have a workload of projects and tasks with milestones, deadlines, and end deliverables to be held accountable for by the Leadership Team
• You’ll need to exhibit ruthless attention to detail. Be prompt, focused, and organized in all that you do. Mistakes are always OK – we take responsibility with extreme ownership, learn from them, and move on
• You get excited about setting and working towards Big Goals in the legal services sector for criminal/DUI defense
• You care about people like we do – and we mean it!

About Company

We Take Care of Our People:

• Competitive pay based on experience and background.
• Health/Dental/Vision coverage available
• Generous number of vacation days per year.
• 401(k) with guaranteed employer contribution
• Paid Holidays.

Once named the 36th fastest growing law firm in the nation by The Law Firm 500, our firm operates on the EOS Model.

Our Core Values:

• Integrity
• Communication
• Community
• Extreme Ownership
• Candor

Our Big Four:

• Do Your Job
• Treat People Right
• All In Attitude
• All Out Effort

Passalacqua & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law..