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We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Paralegal in Poughkeepsie, New York. This role primarily focuses on handling legal correspondence, managing court calendars, and conducting research as part of our dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Handle incoming mail and packages from various delivery services

• Manage outgoing mail, scheduling pickups when necessary

• Answer and appropriately route incoming phone calls

• Regularly communicate with various court offices to confirm and acquire information related to calendars, claims, return dates, motions, etc.

• Keep office calendar updated with new return dates for ongoing cases

• Close and archive cases as needed

• Prepare and distribute Notices of Entry for supreme and Court of Claims decisions/judgments

• Liaise with the NYS Comptroller’s Office to obtain payment for favorable judgments

• Communicate with Parole and/or DOCCS regarding decisions in favor of the petitioner/claimant

• Obtain records related to inmate petitioners/claimants from Parole and/or DOCCS

• Request extensions on return dates from the court of claims and/or Supreme courts

• Schedule witnesses for deposition and trial, and arrange for court reporters

• Assemble exhibits for filings and prepare and file all associated court papers

• Develop affidavits, affirmations, and other motion-related papers

• Draft discovery demands, BOP demands, Medical demands, EBTs

• Prepare responses to bailments and develop correspondence and all relevant case materials for the record

• Research matters as assigned.

Requirements • Must possess strong communication skills for effective correspondence.

• Must have excellent research skills to assist in legal investigations and case preparations.

• Must be proficient in materials handling and document management.

• Should be capable of managing email correspondence effectively.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook for scheduling and email management is necessary.

• Knowledge of medical coverage and claim administration is beneficial.

• Must be adept at calendar management for scheduling important meetings and deadlines.

• Experience in discovery process, including notices, trials, motions, and depositions is required.

• Ability to handle legal documents such as exhibits, affidavits, and witness statements is necessary.

• Familiarity with USPS for sending and receiving legal correspondence is required.

• Ability to handle discovery responses in a timely and efficient manner is required.

• Knowledge of Supreme Court rules and procedures is beneficial.

• Experience with parole cases would be advantageous.

• Ability to schedule depositions and manage related logistics is necessary.

• Proficiency in photocopying and scanning documents for record-keeping and distribution is required.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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