Date Posted: 02/12/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 497006
Industry: Government
Job Title: Paralegal
Job Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, USA, 12601
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (37.5 hours/week)
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 8
Min Hourly Rate($): 22.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 25.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Administrative, Customer Service, Legal Documentation, Legal Research, Legal Secretary, Litigation, Office Skills, Paralegal, Record Keeping
Experience Desired: Experience supporting attorneys in a litigation setting (2 yrs); Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines (2 yrs); Proficiency with legal document preparation and court filing procedures (2 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Description
**Our pay rate is competitive based on the Client’s desire for the best overall value. Pay rate is determined based on skills required, years of experience, and specific Client requirements.**
Required Education:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree
Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge:
• Experience supporting attorneys in a litigation setting
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficiency with legal document preparation and court filing procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong analytical abilities
Job Responsibilities:
Front Office and Administrative Support
• Answer incoming calls and greet visitors professionally
• Open and close case files and maintain accurate records
• Scan, distribute, and upload mail and court filings to the firm’s database
• Maintain case tracking systems, calendars, and reporting tools
Litigation Support
• Prepare, draft, and file court documents including discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, affidavits, affirmations, and motion papers
• Manage e-filings and ensure compliance with court deadlines
• Schedule depositions and coordinate witness appearances
• Perform docketing and maintain attorney court calendars
• Conduct routine investigative research and compile findings for attorney review
• Gather and organize case-related materials from various sources
• Prepare reports and correspondence as directed
Pre-Trial and Trial Preparation
• Organize and assemble exhibits and briefs
• Review case materials to assist with preparation of questioning strategies
• Assist attorneys at trials and hearings by managing exhibits and supporting courtroom logistics
• Coordinate service of process directly or through outside vendors
*Offers are contingent upon successful completion of background check requirements*
No parking is provided at this location.
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
Rose is an assembly of people grounded in honesty, truth and dignity for all of its employees and contractors.
Samba, Consultant
Working for Rose International was the most pleasant assignment I have ever had. They were always on top of situations when necessary, and very helpful. I was very proud to be an employee of Rose International, and would recommend anyone to try to work with them.
Melvon, Consultant
It is a great pleasure being a part of the Rose International Team.
Toni, Consultant
I had a very positive experience working for Rose. The entire process is very efficient and easy.
Joanne, Consultant
I believe the best thing that Rose HR has going for it is the incredible responsiveness. Everyone is very quick to reply to any concerns, and contacts the contracted employees very quickly and efficiently.
Kevin, Consultant
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