Paralegal

Roytblat Law Group, PLLC is seeking a motivated and organized Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to our legal team. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. As a Legal Assistant, you will assist attorneys with day-to-day operations, including preparing legal documents, maintaining case files, and scheduling meetings. Key Responsibilities: Document Preparation: Draft, format, and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, contracts, and correspondence. File Management: Organize, maintain, and update physical and electronic case files, ensuring that all documents are filed accurately and are easily accessible. Scheduling: Manage attorneys’ calendars by scheduling meetings, court appearances, and depositions. Ensure all deadlines are met. Client Communication: Serve as a point of contact for clients, answering phones, responding to emails, and providing updates on case status. Court Filings: Prepare and submit legal documents to courts and administrative agencies, including e-filing when necessary. Legal Research: Assist in conducting legal research, gathering relevant information, and summarizing findings for attorney review. Administrative Tasks: Perform general office duties such as answering phones, greeting clients, managing mail, and ordering supplies. Support for Attorneys: Provide direct assistance to attorneys during trials, hearings, and meetings by preparing case files and managing exhibits. Billing and Invoicing: Assist with billing processes, track billable hours, and prepare invoices for client services. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, or a related field is preferred. Experience: Previous experience as a legal assistant or in an administrative role within a legal setting is preferred. Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management software. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge: Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and legal document formatting. Attributes: Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and exhibit a professional demeanor at all times.

Real Estate/Capital Markets law firm in Flushing seeking Paralegal/Legal Assistant. The candidate will be responsible for the collection and organization of documents and information from various cases at the firm. The candidate will mostly be working with our real estate and bank loan departments. Our ideal candidate should feel comfortable with relaying messages between various stakeholders, keep important documents in an organized manner, and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Preferably, the candidate should have prior experience with real estate law, familiar with contract terms, title report, closing statements, bank loan documents able to work independently as well as a team member. Responsibilities • Review and draft routine legal documents • Review and draft routine bank loan documents • Create and maintain case files • Facilitate the meeting of attorneys’ deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders • Assist attorneys with legal research Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or Paralegal certificate (Required) • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat (Required) • Experience as a legal secretary, legal assistant or paralegal (Preferred) • Fluency in English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese and/or Fujianese (Preferred)