Job Description

Labor & Employment Paralegal

Albany, NY | $60,000–$70,000, Depending on Experience

A well-established law firm is seeking a Paralegal to support its Labor Department in the Albany office. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and excellent research and technical skills are required.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in labor relations, employment litigation, or human resources is preferred.

Position Responsibilities

Litigation Support

• Assist with all aspects of litigation.
• Prepare and electronically file notices of appearance, pleadings, motion papers, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with discovery, including deposition notices, subpoenas, document review, and Bates stamping.
• Coordinate with clients and opposing counsel regarding deposition scheduling.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and trial books.
• Review and cite-check memoranda for court filings.
• Monitor court dockets, calendar deadlines, and communicate important dates to attorneys.
• Manage and organize case-related documents.

Administrative Matters

• Prepare and electronically file notices of appearance and requests for extensions.
• Review and electronically file position statements, supporting documentation, and responses to requests for information.
• Assist with preparation of documents for administrative agency filings.
• Assist with hearing preparation, including organizing exhibits.
• Monitor filing deadlines and communicate deadlines to attorneys.
• Maintain and organize case-related documents.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and advanced Excel.
• Experience with electronic filing systems and portals for federal and state courts, the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and New York State Division of Human Rights.
• Ability to redact electronic documents in PDF, PowerPoint, and Word formats.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Professional and effective interpersonal skills, including client interaction.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, New York Civil Practice Law and Rules, and applicable legal procedures and deadlines.

What the Firm Offers

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative legal environment where high-quality work, professionalism, and community involvement are valued. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on a variety of labor and employment matters.

Salary: $60,000–$70,000, negotiable based on experience.