Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Labor and Employment

Union-side labor and employment law firm located in lower Manhattan seeks a paralegal/legal assistant to work 5 days per week. The right applicant should be well organized, detail oriented, and capable of performing mathematical calculations and analysis in Excel. The firm is committed to maintaining a diverse and supportive workplace. People of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. Competitive salary ($27+/hr, depending on experience) and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Organizing, analyzing, and summarizing large sets of data in Excel, including bargaining unit demographic information and employee time and pay records;
• Creating analyses and projections of employment and economic data, in order to assist attorneys with labor contract negotiations;
• Calculating damage estimates in Excel;
• Prepare, proofread, and file legal papers;
• Assist with discovery, investigation, and research, among other activities;
• Manage and organize databases and case files;
• Interact with clients, courts, witnesses, and adversaries;
• Assist in other areas of our daily operations as needed.

Qualifications:

• A 4-year college degree
• Strong math and data management analysis skills
• Ability to learn and understand complex software
• Ability to handle and complete multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Excellent typing, Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills and an ability to prioritize
• Strong attention-to-detail, spelling and grammar skills
• Ability to think critically and analytically, and exhibit sound judgment

Interested candidates should apply immediately by forwarding a resume and cover letter indicating the most advanced-level math taken in college/graduate school and an explanation of their experience performing sophisticated mathematical calculations to info@grmny.com.

Interviews will be held via Zoom for qualified applicants.