Careers @ Crumiller

Overview:

a detail-driven early-career legal assistant with a passion for systems and organization

Responsibilities:

• Support our Director of Legal Operations by keeping both administrative and client information and files meticulously organized
• Assist the legal team with proofreading, citation entry, document formatting, research, and other ad-hoc legal tasks as needed
• Prepare initial drafts of motions, complaints, demand letters, and other pleadings
• Produce and file pleadings in both Federal and State courts
• Organize and catalog incoming discovery and client documentation
• Prepare and distribute HIPAA authorizations for the purpose of discovery
• Ensure all matter opening and closing procedures are followed
• Assist with client document collection
• Log all client expenses in a timely manner

Requirements:

• 1+ year paralegal experience (employment law preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education (Paralegal certification preferred)
• Working knowledge of PACER and NYSCEF strongly preferred
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters is a plus
• Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects; ability to navigate shifting priorities and deadlines
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues professionally and confidentially
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This is a full-time position with a base salary of $60k; raises and bonuses are given at the firm’s discretion. Available benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), FSA Program, PTO and commuter program.

How to Apply:

Upload your Cover Letter and Resume as a single combined pdf. In the “additional information” section of the application page, please tell us your favorite song or poem. No calls or paper applications please.
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Overview:

a firm, yet compassionate, phone presence with impeccable organizational and time-management skills

Responsibilities:

• Support the Director of Legal Operations by acting as the firm’s first point of contact with external stakeholders and directing individuals to the appropriate party
• Answer and route phone calls per firm procedures, including taking initial inquiry information from prospective clients
• Distribute and/or respond to emails and voicemails in a timely manner
• Greet and welcome clients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner; notify building security of incoming visitors
• Schedule and manage the founding attorney’s personal and professional calendars efficiently
• Assist the founding attorney by making travel arrangements, scheduling personal appointments, purchasing supplies and, on occasion, running personal errands
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as drafting correspondence and proofreading documents
• Keep administrative information and files meticulously organized
• Maintain a clean and organized reception area, ensuring it is well-stocked with necessary supplies
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including packages, and distribute them to the appropriate parties
• Perform general office duties, including filing, scanning, and photocopying

Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work performed
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues
• The ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion is a must

This is a full-time position with a base salary of $50k; raises and bonuses are given at the firm’s discretion. Available benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), FSA Program, PTO and commuter program.

How to Apply:

Upload your Cover Letter and Resume as a single combined pdf. In the “additional information” section of the application page, please tell us your favorite song or poem. No calls or paper applications please.
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We are happy to accept law-student internships for the fall, spring, and summer. We are a busy, fast-paced firm with many amazing clients and interesting cases. We work hard to create an experience where you have the opportunity to experience real hands-on learning and create real value.

Description and Anticipated Student Responsibilities:
Students will work on various tasks related to the Firm’s current needs. Work will include case law research, drafting complaints, charges of discrimination, demand letters, and motions related to our active employment discrimination cases. Students will have the opportunity to assist with discovery obligations including reviewing client documents for relevancy, drafting deficiency letters, and drafting responses to discovery requests. Students may meet with clients and/or witnesses. Students may have the opportunity to sit in on mediations, settlement conferences, oral arguments, depositions, and arbitration hearings. Students will assist with all facets of the litigation stage of any active case.

Required Documents:

Deadlines to Apply

You will not be the coffee and lunch runner, or writing memos that nobody will ever read. You will be actively working in support of each department, aiding in the firm’s social justice mission.

For those unable to procure credit, you will receive a wage of $20/hour.