Paralegal

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.

Title: Paralegal
Duration: Contract
Location: New York, NY 10004
Job Timings: Usual business hours

Under direction and with some latitude of independent action and judgement, conducts and presides over employee discipline and/or expedited grievance hearings at various transit locations, including bus depots and remote locations. Gathers facts and issue decisions to form the basis of Transit’s position at arbitration proceedings and/or settle cases in accordance with CBA and/or established transit norms. Conducts research to assist in the preparation of arbitration proceedings and assists with scheduling grievance cases.

May present expedited arbitration cases before an impartial arbitrator.

• Preside over discipline and/or expedited grievance hearings at various New York City Transit work locations and write decisions.
• Assist in performing grievance‑related investigations related to the grievance process.
• Assist attorneys in case preparation, including obtaining necessary documentation for case presentation, witness outreach and interviews, and preparing memoranda about the case.
• Update case status and files.
• May present cases before expedited arbitrator.
• Conduct hearings and write decisions.
• Perform research and investigation.
• Organize documents to maintain version control.
• Produce status/progress reports.

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Knowledge of arbitration or litigation procedures.
• Experience with case management software (e.g., Clio, Relativity, Legal Files).

• 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.