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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.

Job Description We are partneriing with a respected personal injury firm looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support litigation matters in East Syracuse, New York. This role involves managing case documentation, coordinating court filings, and assisting attorneys with research and preparation for personal injury and wrongful death matters. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable handling multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare, review, and submit court filings in state and federal jurisdictions while ensuring all documents meet procedural requirements., • Draft and process litigation materials, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery documents, correspondence, and related legal paperwork., • Support attorneys by gathering legal and factual information, conducting records searches, and summarizing findings for case development., • Monitor applicable statutes, case law, and regulatory updates to help maintain accurate and current legal support materials., • Organize case records, verify document accuracy, and maintain well-structured files for active litigation matters., • Assist with discovery by preparing responses, tracking requests, and coordinating the collection of supporting materials., • Help manage witness and client communications, including outreach, scheduling, and follow-up related to ongoing cases., • Coordinate logistical tasks such as subpoena service, document handling, and collaboration with legal support staff to keep matters moving efficiently., • Contribute to trial and pretrial preparation by assembling exhibits, drafting reports, and assisting with briefs, agreements, and other attorney work product., • Use case management and legal technology tools effectively; experience with AI-based legal platforms is considered an advantage., • Prior experience in paralegal work supporting civil litigation matters is required., • Working knowledge of discovery procedures, court filing practices, and trial preparation activities., • Ability to draft, review, and proofread legal documents with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail., • Experience conducting legal, factual, and records research to support case strategy and document preparation., • Familiarity with case management software and the ability to keep files organized across multiple matters., • Strong communication skills for interacting professionally with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court-related contacts., • Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a collaborative legal office environment., • Bachelor’s Degree, Associates Degree, or Certificate program in paralegal studies, • Minimum of 3 years legal experience, ideally in a personal injury field, • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered, • Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques, legal terminology, and government regulations, • Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills, • Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical, and critical thinking skills, • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, • Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, computer, • Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms, • Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible, • Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up, • Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format, • Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies, • Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

Job Description At Olinsky Law Group, we're more than just a place to work. We're a team that values collaboration, growth, and professional development. Guided by our core values of We Care Deeply, We Work Hard, and We Win Together, we're committed to supporting both our clients and one another. As a Social Security Disability law firm, we're seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual who is eager to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career with us. Are you ready to take the next step in your career? The Social Security Federal Court Paralegal works closely with the Supervising Paralegal and attorneys, assisting in the preparation and management of Social Security claims at the Federal Court level. This position supports Federal Court matters throughout the litigation process, including the drafting, preparation, and filing of complaints, motions, requests for extensions, and other court-related documents. Responsibilities: • Serve as primary contact with assigned clients., • Prepare IFP applications, perform federal debt checks, and complete student loan verification., • Draft, prepare, and file Federal Court complaints., • Draft and file motions, requests for extensions of time, and other court-related documents as needed., • Monitor filing deadlines and ensure court documents are prepared and submitted accurately and timely., • Prepare and organize Federal Court transcripts., • Process referral and new client files., • Update and process existing client files., • Maintain accurate case information and documentation within Litify., • Answer incoming phone calls and field client questions., • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Firm policies and procedures. Requirements: • Associate Degree and/or paralegal certificate., • Prior paralegal or legal support experience with experience preparing and filing court documents., • Experience drafting and filing complaints, motions, requests for extensions of time, and other legal documents strongly preferred., • Federal Court filing experience preferred., • Prior Social Security experience preferred., • Experience with WORLDOX and Litify a plus., • Customer service skills and experience. Work Location: We are currently seeking a candidate to work in our Syracuse, NY office. Benefits: • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Company Paid Holidays, • Employee Assistance Program, • 401k Plan (Roth & Pre-Tax), • Dental Insurance, • Health Insurance, • Life Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance, • Health Savings Account (HSA)

Do you love digging into research and helping people? We’re hiring a paralegal to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating law office activities, and conducting legal research. Applicants should be experienced, highly organized professionals with great attention to detail. If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply below. Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 yearly Responsibilities: • Aid lawyers in trial preparation by preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, conducting research on legal articles, and assisting with client meetings and filing motions, • Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers, • Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents, • Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews, • Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits Review existing probate and estate administration files and determine status Identify missing documents, filings, signatures, and next steps Prepare Surrogate's Court petitions, waivers, consents, affidavits, notices, receipts, and releases Follow up with clients, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, courts, and financial institutions Assist with asset collection, transfers, distributions, inventories, and accountings Move stalled or aging files toward completion Maintain clear file notes and task lists Identify issues requiring attorney involvement Qualifications: • Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar, • Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills, • At least 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting, • Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired, • Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education, • Significant probate and estate administration experience, • Ability to take over existing matters with minimal supervision, • Strong organizational and follow-up skills, • Ability to manage multiple active files, • Excellent written and client communication skills, • New York Surrogate's Court experience strongly preferred The right candidate should be able to open a file and quickly answer: Where are we? What is missing? What needs to happen next? About Company We are a growing estate planning and elder law firm helping families throughout Central and Northern New York. Our Medicaid team helps families facing one of the most stressful situations of their lives: figuring out how to pay for long-term care without unnecessarily losing everything they have worked for. If you enjoy organizing complicated information, solving problems, and doing work that genuinely helps families, we'd like to hear from you. #WHLAW3 Compensation details: 50000-55000 Yearly Salary PI1597f97fae6e-37820-41562316

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Do you love digging into research and helping people? We’re hiring a paralegal to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating law office activities, and conducting legal research.Applicants should be experienced, highly organized professionals with great attent

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Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education. Paralegal to help support our growing probate practice.

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Our client, a respected law firm in Syracuse, NY, is looking for an accomplished attorney to support a growing legal practice focused on trusts, estates, and elder law in Syracuse, New York.This role offers the opportunity to advise individuals and families on estate planning strategies, guide fiduc

Are you an experienced Paralegal looking to build your career in the specialized and growing area of Employee Benefits & ERISA law ? This could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for! We’re seeking an Employee Benefits Paralegal to support multiple attorneys and work closely with clients in

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MCV Law is hiring a Legal Assistant/ Paralegal to join our Syracuse Office.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Paralegal Studies and at least 5 years of commercial real estate paralegal experience. A dynamic commercial real estate company in New York is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support their legal and property management operations.

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