Title:Â Paralegal Position Type:Â Short-term, temporary (Less than 1 year) Location:Â New York, NY Hours:Â Full-time, Monday through Friday Salary: Up to $28 per hour Note: Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. No sponsorships available.
Responsibilities:
Review FOIL requests for access to public records and ascertain the existence of requested public records.
Review records for responsiveness.
Perform legal research.
Propose redactions of confidential information in records.Â
Draft responses for FOIL requests.
Monitor and update QA as needed;
Work collaboratively with University staff concerning FOIL requests and matters related to the retention and disposition of records.
Perform administrative duties, including, but not limited to scheduling meetings and conferences.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree and four years’ related experience required.
Paralegal Certification.
Four years of paralegal or legal assistant work experience supporting FOIL or document review in a college, in-house legal department, law firm, government agency, or non-profit organization.
Ability to organize and analyze large volumes of information and documents.
Strong organizational and project management skills to effectively coordinate and execute complex legal processes and activities, adapt to changing priorities, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines.
Accurate, detail and solution-oriented with strong legal research, writing, analytical and problem solving skills.
Proactive, flexible and collaborative work style with strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills to foster successful relationships with diverse campus and University staff, as well as external constituents.
Commitment to public service, service excellence and professional integrity to manage sensitive information, perform confidential work and exercise sound judgement with ability to thrive in a demanding time-sensitive office.
Computer proficiency using online legal research, administrative, and financial systems, databases, and programs, plus Microsoft Office programs, and virtual meeting/conferencing and collaboration tools.
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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