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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

US


Job Location:

Manhattan, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 20 - 23
Posted: 8 September 2026 (12 days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About US-
At Cogent Infotech we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 23 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:Manhattan NY (10005)
Shift Timings:Mon-Fri
Pay: USD 20/hr USD 23/hr

Position summary:
The temporary Legal Assistant should be proficient in Relativity; Excel; Sharepoint; WestLaw and Lexis; proficient with electronic court filing systems; skilled managing complex investigations and litigations including managing and organizing incoming and outgoing document productions; assist prep for testimonial proceedings handling admin tasks arising in investigations and litigations e.g. arranging court reporters videographers managing transcripts and videotapes of testimony; prepare pretrial submissions; maintain case dockets; conduct research into publicly available records under supervision.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Document management handling electronic discovery matters
  • Cite checking.
  • Formatting and handling court filings.
  • Preparation for examinations and depositions.
  • Other case-specific administrative tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Prior experience as a litigation paralegal - minimum of 2 years if candidate has a bachelors degree or 4 years if candidate has a paralegal certificate

Application Process
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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC