Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Overview

About US
- At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 21 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.

Titles: Paralegal and Legal Assistants

Duration: Contract

Location: Albany, NY (10004)

Shift Timings: Mon-Fri (regular business hours)

Pay: USD 20/hr – USD 23/hr

Client seeks a detail-oriented Paralegal to support the Research and Innovation Division in administrative, legal, and data management tasks. The role involves compiling and organizing data, creating templates in Excel and Word, reviewing legal documents, and assisting with stakeholder communications and reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong writing skills, and knowledge of legal processes are essential.

• Compile, organize, and enter data into Excel or Word for various projects, including design and create Excel or Word templates for efficient data entry and reporting.
• Assists senior staff in updating reports on a periodic basis.
• Follow up with key stakeholders, including ensuring the distribution of information to relevant stakeholders.
• Reviews institutions documents, including application packages, for data collection, legal processes, and/or filing.
• Learn and operate proprietary systems as required for project needs.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail also perform general administrative support as needed, including organizing and maintaining physical and electronic files for easy retrieval.
• Track and manage reporting projects without daily oversight.
• Ability to quickly learn and operate proprietary software and systems.

• Microsoft Word
• Power Point
• Excel (including formulas, formatting, and template creation)

Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Resume Review

Initial discussion

Video Screening

Client Interview

Cogent Infotech is a leading tech consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, offering cutting-edge digital transformation solutions in Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and AI. ISO-certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised, we proudly partner with 70+ Fortune 500 companies and 150+ government agencies. Cogent is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law.