Job Description
Kirschenbaum & Phillips, P.C., is an established leader in the consumer asset recovery industry. We have an immediate opportunity in our Farmingdale office for a Paralegal to coordinate activities in the litigation process including a high volume of motion work.
Job Description:
· Draft legal documents including summons & complaint, bill of particulars, motions
· Prepare declarations
· Prepare form complaints
· Check legal forms for accuracy
· Maintain court calendar
· Prepare reports and correspondence
Skills Required:
· 1 to 3 years debt collection experience
· Knowledge of civil procedure in the State of New York
· Knowledge of CLS system helpful
· Good writing and communication skills
· Able to prioritize and work under a tight schedule
· Proficiency in computers
· In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles
· Able to analyze legal documents for accuracy
Paralegal Certificate required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Farmingdale, NY 11735: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 2 years (Required)
- civil procedure in the State of New York: 2 years (Required)
- knowledge of legal terminology and principles: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Paralegal Certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person