Junior Paralegal

Job Description

Junior Paralegal | Manpower Group Inc.

The Tone:
This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for a Junior Paralegal, presented by Manpower Group Inc. for a prestigious top-tier law firm located in the vibrant environment of New York City. ManpowerGroup, a leading global workforce solutions company with over 70 years of experience, empowers organizations to adapt and thrive by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing talent across diverse industries. Recognized for its commitment to diversity and ethical practices, ManpowerGroup connects skilled individuals with meaningful employment. This Junior Paralegal position is a crucial role designed to provide essential support to senior partners and a group of paralegals, contributing to critical research tasks and performing general administrative duties, thereby ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the legal practice at a highly respected firm.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, New York, NY (requiring 2 days on-site)
• Pay: $55000 annually with full benefits
• Team: Works within a legal team, supporting senior partners and paralegals at a prestigious top-tier law firm.
• Mission: To provide essential research and administrative support, contributing to the efficient operation of a legal team and its daily legal processes.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Senior Partner Research: Directly assist senior partners with various intricate research tasks, contributing to their ongoing legal work and case preparation within a demanding legal environment.
• Paralegal Research Support: Provide dedicated and timely support to a group of paralegals by carrying out diverse research assignments to aid their case management and legal proceedings.
• General Administrative Duties: Perform a comprehensive range of general administrative duties essential for the smooth functioning and organized daily operations of the legal team.
• Team Operational Support: Contribute proactively to the overall efficiency and productive environment of the legal department through detailed and robust administrative assistance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s Degree is a mandatory requirement, positioning this as an excellent opportunity for an ambitious early career professional seeking entry and growth within the legal field.
• Experience: Demonstrated academic excellence with a mandatory minimum GPA of 3.2 is essential. Furthermore, candidates must be prepared to commit to a minimum of 2 years in this demanding and foundational role.
• Skills: Possess foundational skills in Legal Research, effective Administrative Support, and diligent Office Coordination, which are all necessary to successfully perform the core responsibilities of this position.