Paralegal

Goldberg Segalla, a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with a national practice, seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join its team as a Paralegal in Albany, New York supporting litigators that have a high volume of work. The paralegal will assist and provide a wide range of legal support to the supervising attorney. These duties will include, but it is not limited to maintaining files, conducting legal research, drafting documents, communicating with clients and other parties involved in the cases, etc. This position requires knowledge of law offices' common practices and the legal field.

This role is eligible to be on a hybrid work schedule after in-office training is completed.

IMPORTANT QUALITIES:
Communication Skills: The paralegal must be able to document and present their legal research and any related information to their supervising attorney(s) in a timely manner.
Computer Skills : The paralegal need to be familiar with using computers for legal research and litigation support as well as support in any other facets of law. In addition, the paralegal needs to be familiar with computer software that may help them organize and maintain legal documents.
Interpersonal Skills: The paralegal will spend most of their time working closely with clients and other professionals and must be able to develop good relationships. As such, they must make clients comfortable sharing personal information regarding their cases.
Organizational Skills: The paralegals will be responsible for many cases at times. They must adapt to a fast paced environment with constant changing of deadlines. In addition, in order to be efficient the paralegal must contain excellent organizational skills.
Research Skills: The paralegal will need to have good research and investigative skills to conduct legal research.

TARGET HOURS BILLING REQUIREMENT:

• 100 hours per month

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• E-filing knowledge in preparation to file all types of discovery requests, responses to opposing counsel, and motions
• Knowledge of legal documents and terminology
• Knowledge of billing
• Knowledge of investigating the facts of a case
• Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and articles
• Organize and maintain documents in the physical file and in the firm’s document Management software
• Gather, maintain current, and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Write reports to help attorneys prepare for trial
• Obtain affidavits and other formal documents/statements that may be used as evidence in court
• Assist lawyers during trials by handlings exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts
• File exhibits, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents (after the lawyer has reviewed and approved them) with the court or opposing counsel
• Reach out to clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, or depositions.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: 1 to 5 years of experience as a paralegal. Candidate with experience in General Litigation preferred.

Benefits:

This role offers an hourly salary and bonus opportunity. The hourly salary range for this position is $23.00 to $32.00. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. This position also offers a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.

Goldberg Segalla isn’t merely a business—we’re a community. We value the diversity of our team and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded, and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good are traits we all embody.

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation firm with offices spanning major metro markets across the U.S., providing strategic coverage wherever our clients do business. As a firm of experienced litigators and trial attorneys, Goldberg Segalla's capabilities span business and commercial disputes, employment and labor, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. Today, our more than 500 attorneys are trusted counselors to public and private clients in key sectors and industries including construction and energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.