Paralegal

SUMMARY:

The Law Offices of Joel B. Rudin, P.C., is seeking to hire a full-time paralegal to begin June 8, 2026 (or soon after). The firm of six attorneys is well-known for its criminal defense and civil rights advocacy. Our civil rights practice has focused on police and prosecutorial misconduct, including wrongful arrests, prosecutions, and imprisonments. Our criminal defense practice emphasizes trying to overturn wrongful convictions through traditional direct appeals and based upon reinvestigations and new evidence. The firm is also planning to expand into other civil rights areas, such as immigration representation and voting rights, in anticipation of the 2026 midterm elections, and the paralegal will play an important role in these efforts. Our civil and criminal cases usually are complex and involve organizing large amounts of factual material, collaborating with investigators and expert witnesses, and litigating cutting-edge legal issues involving how the criminal justice system functions.

We are seeking a paralegal with an outstanding academic background who is detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple assignments from several attorneys. Strong organizational and writing skills, great attention to detail, an eagerness to learn, and a demonstrated interest in criminal justice or civil rights issues are musts. Proficiency in a second language widely spoken in New York, especially Spanish, is a strong asset. This position requires a two-year commitment.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Assist attorneys in all aspects of legal case preparation and file management including but not limited to:

• Client Communications/Relations/Interviews
• Maintaining and Organizing Files
• Case Management
• Drafting and Following Up with Freedom of Information Requests
• Drafting Routine Documents and Correspondence
• Document Review
• Legal Research
• Handling Court Filings
• Preparing Materials for Depositions and/or Trial
• Trial Participation
• Conducting Investigations
• Analyzing Reports

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Excellent Academic Background
• Superior Writing and Proofreading Skills
• Ability to Learn New Software
• Proficient in Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent Research Skills
• Ability to Maintain Strict Confidentiality
• Ability to Manage Time and Tasks Effectively
• Ability to Meet Deadlines
• Solid Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Proficiency in a second language widely spoken in New York, especially Spanish, is helpful but not required

We encourage applicants to apply even if you do not meet every one of the qualifications listed in this posting.

COMPENSATION:

Annual salary is $65,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience, plus a discretionary bonus.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, send a brief cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to Amariah Thurston at amariah@rudinlaw.com by March 22nd. No telephone calls, please.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction.

Discretionary bonus

Proficiency in a second language widely spoken in New York, especially Spanish, is a strong asset but not required.