What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Law Firm Company?
Overview
Join our legal team as a Paralegal and keep matters moving with organized, accurate support. You’ll assist attorneys with litigation and legal administration, conduct research, prepare documents, and communicate with clients while handling confidential information with care.
Your impact: Your research, filings, and case coordination help attorneys serve clients efficiently and keep legal matters on track.
Responsibilities
- Draft, prepare, and revise legal pleadings, motions, affirmations, affidavits, oppositions, replies, and other litigation documents.
- Prepare answers, affirmative defenses, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, orders to show cause, and other foreclosure-related filings.
- Assist attorneys with residential and commercial mortgage foreclosure matters.
- Prepare legal documents in compliance with New York State Supreme Court rules and procedures.
- Electronically file documents through NYSCEF and monitor court dockets.
- Track court appearances, motion return dates, filing deadlines, and case schedules.
- Review foreclosure complaints, mortgage documents, assignments, loan histories, and related records.
- Assist with discovery demands, responses, and document production.
- Communicate professionally with opposing counsel, court personnel, and clients.
- Maintain organized case files and ensure timely completion of litigation assignments.
- Work closely with attorneys to move cases forward efficiently.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a foreclosure litigation paralegal, preferably with a New York foreclosure law firm.
- Strong knowledge of New York foreclosure procedures, mortgage litigation, and Supreme Court practice.
- Proven ability to independently draft substantive legal documents and motions.
- Experience with NYSCEF electronic filing is required.
- Familiarity with New York CPLR and foreclosure litigation deadlines.
- Excellent legal writing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and legal case management systems.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000