Legal Assistant
21 hours ago
Employment Type: Contract
Work Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
Work site: 100% Onsite
Location: One State Street, New York, NY 10004
Job Duration: 2 years
Closing: 11/19/2025.
Minimum Candidate Qualifications :
- Proof of eligibility to work in NYS.
- Bachelor's Degree
- n Associate Degree in Legal Assistance OR an Associate Degree and a certificate of completion of a Legal Assistant Certificate Program from an accredited college.
- Two years of full-time legal assistant or paralegal work experience related to financial services.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- ssist Client's Climate Division by conducting legal research, investigating facts, and preparing documents to support the
- Climate Division in its projects and day to day functions.
- nalyze information gathered and prepare summaries of findings. Assignments are varied and require extensive involvement in the program area.
- Compile and organize files and documentation; catalog information; update databases or spreadsheets; and prepare correspondence.
- Handle administrative and organizational tasks to ensure the Climate Division's projects run smoothly. As part of this responsibility, the Legal Assistant must manage schedules, track progress, and facilitate communication among team members and stakeholders. This includes creating and updating project timelines, coordinating meetings, and managing calendars.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred skills/qualifications:
- Knowledge of basic legal processes; legal terminology and legal forms; legal research techniques, ability to read, understand and interpret laws, legal documents and other written material.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Educational background or work experience in climate change or resiliency-related topics, including legislative and regulatory measures.
- Experience with conducting geospatial data analysis.
Miscellaneous Information:
- Monday through Friday, 9 PM to 5 PM; 37.5 hours per week.
- Telecommuting may be allowable upon discretion of the hiring manager.
- Client does not provide parking, but the office is accessible by bus.
- Interviews will be conducted in-person or online based on the availability.
- Training will be provided.
The Nexus Staff Difference:
- Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
- We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
- Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.
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