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Administrative Assistant 1/Trainee Jobs in Schenectady, NY at People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Job Title:         Legal Assistant
Location:         800 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007
Duration:          06 Months Contract
Shifts:             M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Position Description
The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to timely and accurate preparation of a wide variety of legal correspondence, briefs, pleadings, motions, legal notices and forms. Draft and review legal memoranda analysing complex legal and factual issues and performing substantive legal research.
Prepares discovery documents and files appropriate discovery documentation and pleadings with the court.
Drafting legal documents in various kinds of matters including complaints, settlement agreements, orders, and letters.
The position will also maintain legal records, files, and case management system.
Skills Required
Concepts, terminology, principles and procedures of law; methods and techniques of legal research; use of statutes, codes and other legal resources; methods, techniques, and principles for legal writing.
Understanding of the attorney/client relationship including the need for confidentiality and discretion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Accurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity.
Proper use and application of information from legal sources; ability to elicit information in a legal investigation; write complex legal documents; establish and maintain relationships with representatives of the courts and government entities.
Work well in a challenging and fast-paced environment, respond well to changing priorities and regularly demonstrate a professional, positive and supportive attitude.
Ability to track court actions in various states.
Ability to utilize automated case management systems and follow office procedures for maintaining and tracking records.
Ability to organize, prioritize and perform varied tasks and track multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Experience Required
Legal Assisting or Paralegal background
If you are qualified and interested in pursuing this opportunity, please contact me via phone to discuss this opportunity. In addition, please send me an email with your most updated resume in Word format as an attachment. I apologize if this position is not a good fit for you; please feel free to forward my email to any of your friends or colleagues who might be interested.
I look forward to hearing from you about this opportunity.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $21.23 – $22.35 per hour
Benefits:
Health insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
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Title: Administrative Assistant 1/Trainee
Company: People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Location: Schenectady, NY
