ZMO Law PLLC · 4 hours ago
Paralegal for high-profile cases at a busy NYC criminal and civil rights law firm
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$65K/yr - $78K/yrZMO Law PLLC is a busy criminal and civil rights law firm seeking a dedicated paralegal to support their attorneys in case management. The role involves reviewing discovery, drafting letters, scheduling appointments, and preparing exhibits for trial while demonstrating a strong interest in criminal law and procedure.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Supporting three attorneys in all aspects of case management
Reviewing discovery
Drafting letters
Scheduling appointments
Proofreading legal papers
Purchasing supplies (and, occasionally, lunch)
Preparing exhibits for trial
Qualification
Required
hard-working
detail-oriented
self-sufficient top college graduate
interest in criminal defense
attention to detail
flawless English-language skills
two-year commitment
undergraduate degree or significant law firm experience
persistent
meticulous
discreet
able to work independently
demonstrate an interest in and sensitivity to the rights of people accused of serious crimes
desire to learn about criminal law and procedure
proficient in Microsoft Word
savvy with social media
proficient in Excel
proficient in Google Workspace
strong research skills
ability to use artificial intelligence services to generate, analyze, and present complex information relevant to cases
Preferred
foreign language ability (Spanish, Russian, or Chinese)
knowledge of Clio
knowledge of Cellebrite
knowledge of DNA genotyping
knowledge of the difference between a DEA-6, a DD-5, and an FBI-302
Benefits
Up to $400/month medical reimbursement
Paid holidays and time off
Discretionary performance bonuses up to $15,000 per year
Company
ZMO Law PLLC
ZMO Law PLLC is a law practice in New York City defending complex state and federal criminal cases.
Founded in 2004
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase