Overview
Legal Administrative Assistant Jobs in Jericho, NY at LaBonte Law Group, PLLC
Nassau County commercial/civil litigation firm seeks full time in-house legal assistant/paralegal to undertake a variety of legal, administrative and clerical tasks.
Candidate’s primary responsibility will be to handle administrative tasks such as answering and directing incoming phone calls, maintaining the Firm’s calendar and general office management.
Candidate will also work closely with associates on various legal tasks related to civil litigation and assist with corporate filings, real estate closings, legal research and drafting and editing of legal documents.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to all associates;
- Effectively communicate with clients;
- Greet visitors, perform initial screening of clients and preparation of retainer agreements;
- Revise and file various legal documents such as notices of appearance, affidavits of service, answers, motions etc.;
- Edit and revise letters and correspondence;
- Preserve and update the firm’s calendar and case record system;
- Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls;
- Scanning of case files;
- Maintain and update contact lists; and
- Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders to associates.
Necessary Skills
- Proven experience as a legal administrative assistant/secretary (paralegal experience is a plus but not required);
- Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and court system;
- Knowledge of MS Office (including Word and Excel) and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, time management software, etc.);
- Outstanding time-management and typing skills; and
- Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people.
Ideal candidate may have worked as legal secretary – paralegal – legal assistant – at law firm – legal administrative assistant.
Real Estate and Commercial litigation experience is also a plus.
Please send resume.
In-Person interview required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Law Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jericho, NY 11753: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Administrative Assistant
Company: LaBonte Law Group, PLLC
Location: Jericho, NY
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