Overview
Legal Assistant – Perm Jobs in New York, NY at National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Title: Legal Assistant – Perm
Company: National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Location: New York, NY
Role: Legal Assistant
Status: Perm roles
Start: ASAP
Location: 100 % Onsite – NYC
Pay Rate: $20-25/hour – based on experience/qualifications
Multiple Openings
Details of the role…
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Settlements, Environmental, and Liens departments
Perm Roles
Full-time hours (M-F, 35 to 40 hours a week).
100% onsite – NYC
Pay Rate – $20-25/hour – based on experience/qualifications
Benefits: Medical, 401K, Paid Time Off
Responsibilities And Duties
Speaks with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories, files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written analysis to attorneys.
Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
Develops and maintains records on specific cases.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Understanding legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters is a plus.
Adept at learning and using legal software.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
