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Entry-level paralegal jobs in New York, NY: 187 open roles

187 open entry-level paralegal jobs in New York, NY, taken from employers’ own career sites and checked to still be open. Listings that state pay show a median of $80,000 a year. A paralegal supports lawyers by researching, drafting documents, organizing case files and managing deadlines. Many roles accept a paralegal certificate or a degree.

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The paralegal job in New York, NY

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A typical day

  1. 1. Draft and file documents
  2. 2. Research cases and rules
  3. 3. Organize evidence and files
  4. 4. Manage deadlines
  5. 5. Communicate with clients and courts

Skills it uses

  1. 1. Legal research
  2. 2. Writing
  3. 3. Document management
  4. 4. Attention to detail
  5. 5. Confidentiality
  6. 6. Deadline tracking
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Employers hiring in New York, NY

  • SourcePro Search 33
  • Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search 5
  • Gainor Staffing 3
  • Justia 3
  • Scion Staffing 3
  • AMS Staffing 2
  • City of Atlantic City 2
  • Cravath, Swaine & Moore 2

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