Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a successful law firm, is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys handling employee benefits matters in Syracuse, New York . This position combines legal and administrative responsibilities, with a focus on case coordination, document preparation, and day-to-day support across multiple matters. The ideal candidate brings prior law office experience and is comfortable contributing to legal research, drafting, and organized case management in a fast-paced environment.

Role: Paralegal

Location: Syracuse, NY

Schedule: In Office M-F

Salary: $54,000 - $60,000 (depending on experience)

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate case files and maintain organized records for matters related to employee benefits law.
• Assist attorneys by preparing correspondence, legal documents, and other case-related materials for review and filing.
• Conduct legal and factual research to support ongoing matters and attorney requests.
• Monitor deadlines, schedule appointments, and help keep multiple attorney calendars and case activities on track.
• Communicate with clients and other parties clearly and effectively to gather information and provide status updates.
• Support the preparation of materials for hearings, meetings, and other legal proceedings.
• Manage administrative duties such as document formatting, file maintenance, and general legal office support.
• Help track case progress and ensure required information and documentation are available for attorney review.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of paralegal, legal assistant, or secretary experience (employee benefits experience not required, training will be priovided)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; paralegal certificate is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong research, writing, proofreading, and document management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.