Job Information
New York Power Authority Contracts Paralegal in White Plains, New York
Contracts Paralegal
Location:
White Plains, US
Summary
Provides administrative and paralegal assistance to attorneys, mainly within the Contracts, Licensing and Environmental unit of the Law Department within Legal Affairs. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, reviewing legal documents, clerical and administrative support, maintaining databases and systems to collect, store and retrieve data. on litigation, union contracts, patent management, etc. Collaborates with other business units within NYPA and Canals to support the resolution of legal issues. Efficiently uses technology to manage, organize, and complete assignments, including fluency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Identifies, monitors, and addresses issues of legal risk. Informs and contributes to the structuring, drafting, negotiating contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents. A strong candidate is someone who has excellent research and writing skills, attention to detail, high-level organization and communication skills.#LI-CJ1
Responsibilities
Provide administrative and paralegal support to the attorneys in the law department and related functions supporting the Corporate Secretary’s Office and the office of Ethics and Compliance, among others
Perform a wide variety of legal, factual and administrative tasks and other confidential duties, including, but not limited to electronic file organization and document control
Conduct basic legal research on behalf of attorneys
Researches and analyzes a variety of legal sources such as statutes, court decisions, legal documents and articles for use in preparing legal documents, opinions, contracts, briefs and pleadings
Drafts and reviews correspondence, briefs, memoranda of law, etc., including proofreading and cite checking
Performs investigations, organization and research and background work as needed for claims and lawsuits from inception through discovery and trial
Organizes and summarizes a wide variety of material and information, sets priorities, and meets critical deadlines
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Practical knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles and procedures of American law and functions and jurisdictions of local, state and federal courts and related agencies
Practical knowledgeable of various other authority policies and governance as to how those policies will impact on the varied legal cases
Practical knowledge of methods and techniques of legal research and the use of statutes, codes and other legal resources
Skill in using technology to manage, organize and prioritize assignments
Skill in conducting factual research regarding any matter
Skill in extracting and utilizing information from statutes, court decisions, legal documents, policies and related records
Thorough understanding the necessity and the ability to preserve and maintain confidential communications and legally privileged information
Excellent oral and written communication skill
Good analytical and problem-solving techniques
Ability to prioritize the assignments from multi-tasking environment and abilities to complete the tasks within deadlines
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is required
Minimum 2 years relevant experience
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 15 lbs
Minimal travel within NY State
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $78,000-98,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov .