Paralegal - Employment & Labor

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Abrams Fensterman Enterprises - Lake Success, NY

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Lake Success, NY
101-250 employees

About the position

The Paralegal position in Employment & Labor at Abrams Fensterman is a vital role within our legal team, which is dedicated to providing high-quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service to our clients. Founded in 2000, our firm boasts a robust team of over 112 attorneys, each bringing decades of experience and problem-solving skills to the table. As a full-service law firm, we are currently seeking to expand our talented ranks of paralegals to support our growing practice. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with both employers and employees, as our practice encompasses a wide range of legal services. This includes acting as general counsel for various clients, which necessitates a strong understanding of regulations and compliance. The successful candidate will serve as a client-facing contact, emphasizing the importance of excellent organizational and operational skills. In this role, you will assist in handling litigation across the full spectrum of Federal, State, and local agencies, as well as in State and Federal Courts. Your work will involve cases related to Title VII, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and various New York State, City, and local Human Rights and Labor Laws, including Workers Compensation Law. Proficiency in both written and verbal communication, along with strong research skills, is essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Partner-Director of Employment Law in representing clients in court or before government agencies
  • Enter time into the billing system for the partner
  • Review bills and send out bills once a month
  • Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
  • Conduct research to support legal proceedings
  • Assist in advising clients on legal issues stemming from the relationship between employers and employees
  • Support partner in litigating cases in court
  • Draft and review employment agreements, contracts, company policies, and employee handbooks
  • Assist in negotiating settlements for legal disputes
  • Ensure compliance with all legal standards and regulations
  • Perform administrative and management functions
  • Communicate with agencies such as the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding outstanding matters
  • Schedule appointments and meetings
  • Answer phones and take messages for new clients, existing clients, etc.
  • Calendar deadlines, schedule conference calls, etc.
  • Prepare retainers and engagement letters for clients
  • Submit conflict checks
  • Prepare all files and save them in the system
  • Prepare discovery documents
  • Communicate with opposing counsel regarding discovery
  • Any other ad hoc responsibilities

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of experience in related fields
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws
  • Strong research, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with drafting various legal documents
  • Ability to build rapport with clients
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to carefully proofread and read through long documents (contracts, handbooks, etc.)
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