Paralegal

Position Title : Paralegal with Project Management Experience

Location : New York City (On-site; telecommuting may be permitted at the discretion of the supervisor)

Duration : 2+ years

Schedule : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Position Overview :

A New York State government agency is seeking a highly organized Paralegal with strong project management experience to support its Climate Division. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting legal research, document preparation, and the coordination of ongoing projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities :

• Assist the Climate Division by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, and preparing documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research to support ongoing projects and day-to-day operations.
• Manage project timelines, schedules, and calendars to ensure efficient communication and workflow among team members and stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, track project progress, and facilitate communication between internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain and organize project documentation and status reports.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) for research, reporting, and project tracking.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Skills :

Submission Requirements :

Interested candidates meeting the qualifications must submit the following :

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.