What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Bonjean Law Group?
Bonjean Law Group
Bonjean Law Group (BLG) is a boutique criminal defense and civil rights law firm committed to justice and equality. BLG is located in Downtown Manhattan with lawyers licensed in New York, Illinois, California and New Jersey.
Role Description
This is a full-time, in-person paralegal role based in Downtown Manhattan. The paralegal will provide critical support in document preparation and case management. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and serving legal documents, maintaining case files, maintaining the firm calendar and assisting attorneys with daily tasks.
Qualifications
- REQUIRED: previous experience in a legal environment or law firm
- Attention to detail
- Proactive
- Excellent Communication skills, including written and verbal skills
- Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively
- Familiarity with PACER, NYSCEF, Odyssey