What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Knowledge Builders Inc?
JOB-19015 Legal Secretary-25405 Legal Assistant 2, SG-17Reporting to the General Counsel, the incumbent of this position will work in close association with Office of General Counsel (OGC) attorneys and other administrative staff, performing a variety of paralegal activities for OGC. Responsibilities may include; maintaining databases and case tracking systems; compiling and organizing court documents and records; preparing and assisting in the preparation of legal documents; conducting legal research; preparing subpoenas and correspondence.Duties include, but are not limited to:• Prepare correspondence and all relevant case materials for lawsuits in state and federal court.• Assist in the preparation of case filings in state and federal court, by completing a variety of activities.• Prepare documents and draft legal documents for attorney review.• Prepare subpoenas and arrange for service.• Arrange for the filing of legal memorandum and other legal papers.• Assist with resources and supportive material for attorneys.• Conduct research into complex legal matters, analyze materials, and present both verbal and written comments on findings.• Prepare litigation holds and assist with e-discovery searches and management.• Prepare and maintain case files and calendars, record and monitor the status of dockets, deadlines and final decisions.• Assist the General Counsel, Deputy Counsels and Associate Counsels in connection with confidential legal matters.• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel, First Deputy General Counsel, Deputy Counsels, and Associate Counsels.Options for remote/hybrid schedule may be discussed upon interview. Interviews will be conducted either in-person or via WebexCompany DescriptionEstablished in 2005, Knowledge Builders Inc. (KBI) offers a wide range of services, including Information Technology Consulting, Administrative and Health Care Staffing solutions, Payrolling, and Call Center services to organizations of all sizes, including both private companies and governmental entities. KBI is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) recognized by New York State, New York City, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.Our extensive consultant placements cover a variety of roles, from Technical Architects and Specialists to Developers, Project Managers, Analysts, Executive Secretaries, Nurses, Dietitians, Paralegals, Computer Operators, Food Preparation Workers, and many other occupations. To date, KBI has successfully placed over 1,000 consultants across more than 100 private sector companies and public sector agencies in New York State and throughout the country.We are dedicated to recruiting candidates who consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.
Salary : $22 - $28