Paralegal

ob Title: Paralegal
Location: New York, New York 
Type: Full-Time / Contract
Position Summary
Penda Aiken Inc. is a staffing firm located in Brooklyn, New York. Our client is a New York State Agency and is seeking an organized, professional, and highly focused Paralegal to join their legal support team. This role centers on the meticulous review of legal and financial records, document creation, and quality-assurance proofreading to support agency-wide compliance and legal workflows.

This is a fast-paced position requiring an exceptional eye for detail, absolute professionalism, and the ability to work independently to meet strict administrative deadlines.
Primary Responsibilities

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  Document Review & Analysis: Conduct comprehensive reviews of complex legal or financial documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
  
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  Legal Writing & Document Creation: Draft, format, and prepare official correspondence, legal notices, letters, and miscellaneous case-related documentation for review by management or legal counsel.
  
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  Quality Assurance & Proofreading: Perform meticulous proofreading of outgoing documents, briefs, and notices to ensure zero typographical, structural, or factual errors.
  
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  Administrative Case Management: Keep physical and digital files systematically organized, tracking case milestones and ensuring all relevant files are readily accessible.
  
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  Professional Coordination: Interact professionally with internal agency staff and external stakeholders, handling sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
  

Minimum Qualifications

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  Education: Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred.
  
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  Experience: Proven experience working inside a professional law firm, government agency, or corporate legal department.
  
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  Technical Skills: Fully proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) for rapid document creation and data logging.
  
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  Core Competencies: Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and focused under pressure. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.