Date Posted: 11/22/2024
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 474788
Job Title: Paralegal - Legal Assistant
Job Location: Albany, NY, USA, 12237
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: M- F 9am-5pm
Employment Type: Temporary
Estimated Duration (In months): 24
Min Hourly Rate($): 25.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 30.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Legal Documentation, Legal Office, Legal Research, MS Office, Paralegal, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Job Description
Education Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Paralegal / Legal Assistant Skills Required:
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
· Experience with the coordination of logistics for the Direct Referral hearing process
· Ability to work independently on multiple case hearing details
· Proficient with operation of postage meter and process for sending documents by certified mail
· Experience fielding incoming calls, determining the legal subject that the caller is calling about, and routing caller to appropriate attorney or refer to appropriate program area
· Proficient in coordinating service of legal documents
· Experience with processing of invoices for process service companies
· Experience working in the New York State Department of Health, Division of Legal Affairs
· Knowledge of the organizational structure of Department of Health
· Good communication skills both written and verbal
· Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
· Able to maintain an organized work space
· Reliable, efficient, and flexible
· Able to work independently and effectively
· Eager to learn and grow in any position
· Able to work with personal and confidential information in a professional manner
· Able to understand and interpret laws and other legal documents
· Detail oriented, quality conscious, strong prioritizing skills, highly organized
· Proficiency with the operation of Cisco telephone system
Paralegal Duties/Responsibilities:
· Coordination of logistics for the Direct Referral hearing process
· Work independently on multiple case hearing details
· Operation of postage meter and process for sending documents by certified mail
· Fielding incoming calls, determining the legal subject that the caller is calling about, and routing caller to appropriate attorney or refer to appropriate program area
· Coordinating service of legal documents
· Processing of invoices for process service companies
· Work with personal and confidential information in a professional manner
· Understand and interpret laws and other legal documents
Additional Details:
· Ability to work 9:00AM-5:00PM
· Ability to work overtime on short notice
· Offers are contingent upon successful completion of background check requirements
· No parking provided at this location. - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
It was great working for Rose International. Everyone was extremely helpful.
Rosann, Consultant
The interactions that I have had with your representatives have always been prompt and very professional. I am very pleased and impressed with your company and services.
Sioe, Consultant
Each time I contacted Rose, I was completely satisfied with the great attention and customer service I received. Each person was extremely knowledgeable and patient with my concerns or questions.
Diana, Consultant
You are customer service oriented. No matter whether it was the Recruiter or someone in Human Resources/Payroll, you were responsive. That to me is key!
Tonya, Consultant
I am very happy with the Rose International, and the professionalism of the employees.
Robin, Consultant
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