Paralegal

Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP is a law firm offering governmental agencies, private entities and financial institutions exceptional legal service and sophisticated counsel in public finance and infrastructure transactions. 

 

We are seeking a Junior Paralegal to support our nationally-recognized practice.  This position is located in our New York office.

 

The ideal Junior Paralegal candidate is a college graduate (bachelor’s or associate’s degree) with a strong interest in the legal profession who is interested in long-term employment; however, we would consider a candidate who would commit to a shorter period (but not less than two years).

 

Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary with the ability to interact professionally with staff, attorneys, paralegals, clients and vendors

 

The successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as with a team, have an acute attention to detail and be able to multi-task and prioritize while working in a deadline-driven environment. 

 

 

The paralegal will assist partners with all aspects of a busy financial transaction practice. Duties include drafting of documents, coordinating closings, assembly of transcripts of proceedings and preparation of letters and forms. Significant attorney and client contact. The highly motivated legal assistant will also be involved in research.  The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $56,000 to $65,000 per year. Actual salary will depend upon several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, job-related skills, and qualifications.

 

Hawkins is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We believe that diversity is vital to the firm’s ability to provide our clients with the highest level of service. The firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender and gender identity, veteran's status or any other legally protected status. This policy pertains to every aspect of an individual's relationship with the firm, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.