Paralegal
Outerbridge Law P.C. is looking for a Paralegal
Established in 2019, Outerbridge Law P.C. is a boutique, thriving landlord-tenant, real estate and immigration firm located in the heart of midtown, in New York City. Composed of 2-4 attorneys with a combined decades of leading law firm experience, Outerbridge Law P.C. provides excellent legal services to a variety of clients. The right candidate in this role, will be ready to join a thriving, growing culture, and have the necessary sense of flexibility that comes with being part of a startup and rapidly growing company.
The Opportunity
It's an exciting time to join our growing law firm!
We are looking for a responsible, motivated, dedicated, and gregarious Paralegal (with administrative and executive assistant duties) to be the backbone of the office:
· The ideal candidate should be tech-savvy, able to communicate through multiple channels, and super organized.
Compensation:
o Pay is commensurate with experience.
Requirements:
l What else is needed:
Be fluent in Spanish (a plus);
Must have excellent communication and organizational skills;
o Knowledge of and willingness to use Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram;
l Client engagement:
Return client calls;
Respond to client emails;
Enter client data and open matters;
Close matters at conclusion of case, including sending clients relevant documents and closing letter;
Conduct intake with prospective clients and handle them as needed;
Create, modify retainer/representation agreement provided by Attorney, and arrange for clients to complete;
Accept client payments on the phone or online;
Respond to client inquiries;
Billing:
Finalize monthly client invoices;
Complete billing work;
Prepare monthly pre-bills and coordinate edits with attorneys;
Assist in A/R collections;
Be responsible for meeting deadlines and the timely completion of all month-end billing activities, the month-end close, month-end reporting;
l Calendaring:
Maintain calendar of attorneys, office and court calendar and schedule client appointments;
Maintain and track case deadlines;
l Data management:
Manage and update firm case chart;
l Document preparation:
Translation of documents from English to Spanish;
o Preparing simple packets based on templates provided by the Attorney and documents from the client;
l Communicate with stakeholders:
Communicate with prospective clients, of counsels and vendors;
Distribute work to of-counsels and set deadlines;
l Special projects and other duties as required;
· Experience with Word, Google Docs, Adobe;
· Knowledge of and experience in Immigration is a huge plus, but not necessary;
· Handle confidential employer and client information.
Job Type: Part-Time to full-time;
Experience:
Relevant: 3 years (Preferred) paralegal experience, but will train right candidate. Opportunity to join firm as an associate after passing the bar.
Education:
Law course work, Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Accounting, or Finance preferred;
Self-teach billing software including clio and ring central.
Work Location:
250 Park Ave, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10177.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday 10:30am-6:30pm. Or part time during those hours. Willing to work with student schedule.
Requirements: 3.5 GPA or higher. 2nd or 3rd year student. Please forward resume, cover letter, transcript, writing sample to contact @ outerbridgelaw .com
Established in 2019, Outerbridge Law P.C. is a boutique, thriving landlord-tenant, real estate and immigration firm located in the heart of midtown, in New York City. Composed of 2-4 attorneys with a combined decades of leading law firm experience, Outerbridge Law P.C. provides excellent legal services to a variety of clients. The right candidate in this role, will be ready to join a thriving, growing culture, and have the necessary sense of flexibility that comes with being part of a startup and rapidly growing company.
The Opportunity
It's an exciting time to join our growing law firm!
We are looking for a responsible, motivated, dedicated, and gregarious Paralegal (with administrative and executive assistant duties) to be the backbone of the office:
· The ideal candidate should be tech-savvy, able to communicate through multiple channels, and super organized.
Compensation:
o Pay is commensurate with experience.
Requirements:
l What else is needed:
Be fluent in Spanish (a plus);
Must have excellent communication and organizational skills;
o Knowledge of and willingness to use Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram;
l Client engagement:
Return client calls;
Respond to client emails;
Enter client data and open matters;
Close matters at conclusion of case, including sending clients relevant documents and closing letter;
Conduct intake with prospective clients and handle them as needed;
Create, modify retainer/representation agreement provided by Attorney, and arrange for clients to complete;
Accept client payments on the phone or online;
Respond to client inquiries;
Billing:
Finalize monthly client invoices;
Complete billing work;
Prepare monthly pre-bills and coordinate edits with attorneys;
Assist in A/R collections;
Be responsible for meeting deadlines and the timely completion of all month-end billing activities, the month-end close, month-end reporting;
l Calendaring:
Maintain calendar of attorneys, office and court calendar and schedule client appointments;
Maintain and track case deadlines;
l Data management:
Manage and update firm case chart;
l Document preparation:
Translation of documents from English to Spanish;
o Preparing simple packets based on templates provided by the Attorney and documents from the client;
l Communicate with stakeholders:
Communicate with prospective clients, of counsels and vendors;
Distribute work to of-counsels and set deadlines;
l Special projects and other duties as required;
· Experience with Word, Google Docs, Adobe;
· Knowledge of and experience in Immigration is a huge plus, but not necessary;
· Handle confidential employer and client information.
Job Type: Part-Time to full-time;
Experience:
Relevant: 3 years (Preferred) paralegal experience, but will train right candidate. Opportunity to join firm as an associate after passing the bar.
Education:
Law course work, Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Accounting, or Finance preferred;
Self-teach billing software including clio and ring central.
Work Location:
250 Park Ave, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10177.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday 10:30am-6:30pm. Or part time during those hours. Willing to work with student schedule.
Requirements: 3.5 GPA or higher. 2nd or 3rd year student. Please forward resume, cover letter, transcript, writing sample to contact @ outerbridgelaw .com
