JParalegal
Location: White Plains, New York
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 1–3 years
About the Firm
Filippatos is a client-focused plaintiff-side law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals who have been wronged. We represent clients in pursing justice, accountability, and fair compensation, combining aggressive legal strategy with compassionate, personalized service.
Since our founding, we have built our practice on standing up to powerful institutions and delivering results for our clients. We understand that behind every case is a person navigating a difficult moment, and we are committed to guiding our clients with clarity, responsiveness, and unwavering support.
Our mission is to provide high-quality, strategic legal representation that empowers clients to move forward with confidence. We pride ourselves on thorough case preparation, strong advocacy, and a relentless pursuit of the best possible outcomes for those we represent.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with employment litigation matters from client intake through resolution
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, administrative agencies, and other parties
- Draft and prepare correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, chronologies, and other legal documents
- Assist with filings before federal and state courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights, and other agencies
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
- Collect, review, organize, and summarize documents and evidence
- Assist with document production and discovery management
- Coordinate attorney calendars, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and court deadlines
- Track statutes of limitations, filing deadlines, and case-related tasks
- Conduct factual and procedural research
- Prepare materials for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
- Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case updates and outstanding documents
- Provide general administrative and litigation support as needed
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of paralegal or comparable law firm experience
- Employment law or civil litigation experience preferred
- Strong writing, proofreading, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic case-management systems
- Familiarity with federal and New York court filing procedures is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred, but not required based on relevant experience
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $60/65k per year
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan
Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skills.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- Full-time, in-person position in White Plains, New York
- 9AM - 5 PM
- One work from home day per week
Application Instructions
Please submit a resume and a brief cover letter describing your relevant experience. Applicants may also submit a writing sample, although one is not required at the initial application stage.
Filippatos PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
