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Legal Staff Paralegal in Troy, NY

Tuczinski, Cavalier, Gilchrist & Collura, P.C. Feb 23,2017 Location Troy NY
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

Real Estate

$38,000-$43,000

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Legal Assistant The candidate will be responsible for: Keeping cases organized by establishing and organizing files; maintaining and monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney. Securing necessary documents for real estate transactions; preparing real estate transaction documents for attorney review; assisting in estate planning and estate/probate administration; preparing documents for land use projects; preparing municipal resolutions and contracts. Scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports. Keeping clients informed by maintaining contact as directed by attorneys; communicating case progress. Supporting case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for case review. Enhancing trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed. Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications. And accomplishing organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Minimum basic administrative skills include: efficient typing; mail/delivery; copying; scanning; faxing; filing; time entry; answering the telephone and setting up new case files; proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

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