Paralegals and Legal Assistants

IIT Incorporated - New Berlin, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - New Berlin, NY

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Paralegal and Legal Assistant position at IIT involves providing high-level administrative and paralegal support, including conducting research, managing meeting agendas, and ensuring follow-ups with stakeholders. The role requires assisting senior staff in managing workflows and large-scale projects, ensuring that project goals are met within deadlines. The candidate will be responsible for developing project initiation processes, tracking execution, and preparing project status reports. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and paralegal support by conducting research and taking notes during meetings.
• Manage agendas for meetings and ensure adequate follow-ups are completed by engaging with stakeholders.
• Assist senior staff in managing day-to-day workflows and large-scale special initiatives.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate project activities to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframes.
• Follow up with key stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner.
• Develop project initiation processes by defining project scope, determining action items, assigning ownership, and creating project timetables.
• Track execution and workflow, and prepare, present, and distribute project status reports.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree
• Paralegal Certificate
• Eligibility to work in New York State
• Excellent writing skills, including proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Experience managing multiple time-sensitive, complex projects simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Teams, WebEx, and Zoom

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• W2 or C2C
• Biweekly Direct Deposit for W2 Consultants
• Visa and Green Card sponsorship opportunities for qualified individuals
• Local contact for support