JOB-18735 Paralegal and Legal Assistant-2025-24
1. Minimum Candidate Qualifications:
The candidate must have a minimum of:
a. Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree;
b. Paralegal Certificate; and
c. Eligible to work in New York State
2. Job Description and Required Services:
Compile, organize, and enter data into Excel or Word for various projects, including design and crate Excel or Word templates for efficient data entry and reporting. Assists senior staff in updating reports on a periodic basis. Follow up with key stakeholders, including ensuring the distribution of information to relevant stakeholders. Reviews institutions documents, including application packages, for data collection, legal processes, and/or filing. Learn and operate proprietary systems as required for project needs. Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail. Perform general administrative support as needed, including organizing and maintaining physical and electronic files for easy retrieval.
In addition, the candidate must possess and/or have the ability to:
a. Work individually and as part of a team.
b. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, including formulas, formatting, and template creation.
c. Track and manage reporting projects without daily oversight.
d. Ability to quickly learn and operate proprietary software and systems.
e. Excellent writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. Writing skills that include proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling; business communications and ability to create short memos is necessary.
f. Knowledge of basic legal processes; legal terminology and legal forms; legal research techniques; ability to read, understand and interpret laws, legal documents and other written material.
g. Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
h. Experienced in handling administrative tasks such as mail and file management.
*Telecommuting may be allowed at the discretion of the hiring manager.
*The Department does not provide parking, but the office is accessible by subway or bus.
3. Submission Requirements:
Candidates that meet the mandatory minimum qualifications and are interested in this position must submit the following:
a. Complete resume;
b. Cover Letter;
c. Sample Excel template for training schedule that captures information by: name, date, and course; and that captures at least one-year of training courses.
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. Our diverseCompany 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.\r\n\r\nOur 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.\r\n\r\nWe are dedicated to recruiting candidates who consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our diverse