Paralegal

Robert Half

New York City, USonsite$62k-$73k/yrPosted Jul 7, 2026
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Skills

excel

About the role

Robert Half is seeking a highly organized Paralegal / Legal Office Manager to join their team on a long-term contract basis. This role is ideal for a versatile legal professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats and supporting attorneys with both substantive legal work and day-to-day office operations.

The successful candidate will be a true "jack-of-all-trades" who thrives in a collaborative environment and is willing to assist wherever needed to keep the office running smoothly.

Location: On-Site (5 Days per Week)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (hours may vary based on trial preparation needs)

Employment Type: Long-Term Contract

Pay: $30-$35 per hour

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and paralegal support to attorneys and legal staff

Assist with trial preparation, including organizing and assembling case materials

Prepare, format, copy, bind, and distribute legal documents

Draft and update Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC)

Coordinate mailings, deliveries, and court-related correspondence

Collect, organize, and maintain court filings and legal records

Manage physical and electronic file systems

Assist with document production and exhibit preparation

Track deadlines and assist with case management activities

Utilize Microsoft Word and Excel for document preparation, reporting, and organization

Support general office management and administrative functions as needed

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Administrative Professional

Experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment

Strong knowledge of legal document preparation and formatting

Experience creating and updating TOAs and TOCs

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility to work additional hours when required during trial preparation

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Compensation

This Legal role pays $62k-$73k/yr. Within typical range for legal roles in United States.

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