P/T PARALEGAL AIDE, LEVEL 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW & REGULATORY LITIGATION

$55,349 - $77,459/Yr

The Hertz Corporation - New York, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Law Department is seeking a qualified candidate for a part-time Paralegal Aide, Level 2 position in its Administrative Law and Regulatory Litigation Division. This role involves assisting attorneys and higher-level paralegals in managing cases through various stages of legal proceedings, with responsibilities that include preparing legal documents, conducting research, and interacting with the public regarding legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with preparation of legal papers.
• Prepare exhibits and redact documents.
• Assemble documents for service and filing.
• Review and prepare data for attorney use, including in tables or spreadsheets.
• Analyze documents and spreadsheets for attorney use.
• Coordinate filing of documents with messengers and mail room.
• Draft basic legal documents for attorney review, including summons, complaints, and motions.
• Close attorney case files and e-file court documents.
• Conduct research on Lexis and other platforms.
• Interact with the public regarding legal matters and perform related investigations.
• Assist attorneys in Criminal Court and retrieve filed decisions as needed.
• File motions and deliver documents to court as required.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or an associate degree with two years of paralegal experience, or a high school diploma with four years of paralegal experience.
• Paralegal Certification from an accredited program can substitute for 12 months of experience.
• Experience must involve the American Legal System.

Nice-to-haves

• Baccalaureate degree with 1 year of paralegal experience or Paralegal Certification.
• Associate degree with three years of paralegal experience.
• High school diploma with five years of paralegal experience.

Benefits

• Loan forgiveness programs available for eligible employees.