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About the Role
Join Merani Kamara Law Group as a full-time Paralegal in New York, NY. You will work closely with attorneys to prepare filings, track deadlines, and manage cases efficiently. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, process-driven environment and seeks to build expertise in collections litigation. You will engage in meaningful work that prioritizes problem-solving and integrity within a forward-thinking team handling high-volume litigation.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and file summonses, complaints, affidavits of service, default judgment packages, and other litigation documents in New York courts.
- E-file documents through NYSCEF, eCourts, and other court filing systems, and handle paper filings where required.
- Coordinate service of process with process servers and track proof of service.
- Calendar and monitor court dates, filing deadlines, and statutory time periods across a large caseload.
- Prepare motion papers, exhibits, and court appearance files at attorney direction.
- Process payments, settlement agreements, and payment plans, and update litigation files accordingly.
- Communicate with court clerks, marshals, sheriffs, levying officers, and opposing parties on routine case matters.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in the firm's case management system.
- Respond to client inquiries and prepare status reports as requested.
- Identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements to workflows and document templates.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a litigation environment.
- Prior litigation experience is required.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Capable of working across multiple files and software systems to achieve results.
- Proactive problem solving with demonstrated willingness to ask questions to understand processes.
- Prior experience working in fast-paced or high volume environments.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pass applicable background and reference checks.
- Willing to work onsite.
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Caret Legal (or other case management software)
- NetDocuments (or similar document management systems)
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid (after 90 days: 1 day remote, 4 days in office)
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1+ year experience
Education Level
- Paralegal certification preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $67,000 - $90,000
- Merit based bonus eligibility
About the Company
- Merani Kamara Law Group handles large volumes of litigation in aggressive but cost-effective manners for their clients.