Title: Paralegal Position Type: Long-term, temporary (1+ years) Location: Long Island City, NY Hours: Full-time Salary: $23.90 - 41.60 per hour
The Legal Department provides legal services to all divisions and departments.? The Department's responsibilities include: providing legal counsel to the Board of Trustees, officers, and employees; managing litigation and defending the organization in administrative matters; mediating construction claims and disputes; drafting and negotiating contracts, negotiating license agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other legal documents; responding to requests pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL); managing the organizations public works lien system; and providing assistance with regard to the City's Conflicts of Interest laws.
Independently manage the processing of license agreements, including:
Identifying property owners and sending appropriate notices
Verifying the accuracy of information needed to prepare license agreements for entering adjoining property for construction work.
Tracking signatures, issuance of insurance certificates, registration of payees, issuance of payments, and scheduling future payments and uploading/updating information in the License Agreement Tracking System (LATS)
Assist with litigation, including:
Entering matters and updates into the matter management system
Providing back up support for entries into the lien recording system
Managing and tracking litigation preservation notices
Perform related duties as assigned.
Specific Skills Required for Position:
Scrupulous attention to detail
Excellent organization and time management ability
Ability to take initiative and independently manage progress of assignments and follow-up appropriately with various internal departments to ensure timely completion of assignments.
Solid research skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High school diploma (or GED). BA in Paralegal Studies is preferred as well as experience in the construction industry, real estate industry and/or litigation.
The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 3 years of experience as a paralegal in real estate law, construction law, and/or litigation and be responsible for collecting and organizing information from multiple sources while managing deadlines and assignments.
For more than thirty years, Penda Aiken, Inc. has committed itself to serving New York State, solidifying our position as a leading talent acquisition firm in the Northeast. Our team of industry experts collaborates closely with top-tier companies and exceptional candidates, providing personalized guidance to ensure the best possible results for everyone involved.
Partnering with Penda Aiken Inc. means positioning yourself for success. We provide access to competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits such as healthcare and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off (PTO), all delivered with personalized attention.
Penda Aiken, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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