Job Description Job Description Title: Legal Assistant Location: Manhattan, New York, NY USA 10004 Contract - 2 Years (Possibility of Extension) Time -Mon-Fri : 9 am - 5 pm Job Description Draft decisions after fair hearings based on written guidance from the presiding Administrative Law Judge, evidence, audio recordings, and standardized, proprietary decision drafting software. Paralegals may be directed to listen to hearings as they happen and state their appearance on the record. Administrative Law Judges will provide Paralegals with recommended outcomes, credibility assessments, and other relevant information required for Paralegals to utilize proprietary decision drafting software to create a draft decision including correct and relevant law, findings of fact, analysis, and directives. Paralegals will work under the direct supervision of an attorney. Paralegals must have knowledge of basic legal processes; legal terminology and legal forms; legal research techniques; ability to read, understand, and interpret laws, legal documents, and other written material Paralegals must: use equipment as required - including, but not limited to, an issued computer and Microsoft Suite software; understand, speak, and write English; raise safety and professional concerns to direct supervisor(s); complete assigned trainings; and develop competency with proprietary decision drafting software. Paralegals must: A) Be professional and provide drafted decisions in the timeframe provided. B) Possess paralegal certification. C) Have a minimum of two years of experience providing complex clerical level legal support services to an attorney. D) Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, an understanding of legal language and principles, and strong organizational and analytical skills. E) Maintain confidentiality and agree to non-disclosure agreements maintained by the Contractor and available for inspection This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. Cogent InfoTech is an equal-opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law Company Description At Cogent, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of our expertise to set new industry standards. Through continuous refinement of our processes and broadening our services to meet evolving needs across industries, we provide effective, future-forward and comprehensive solutions. Company Description At Cogent, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of our expertise to set new industry standards. Through continuous refinement of our processes and broadening our services to meet evolving needs across industries, we provide effective, future-forward and comprehensive solutions.