Overview
Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant Jobs in Melville, NY at Carlinsky, Dunn & Pasquariello, PLLC
Job description
Kenney & Sams, P.C. is currently seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Legal Assistant to add to our growing support team.
This position may be for you if you are a positive, well-organized, self-motivated individual with a passion for providing outstanding client service and you thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
The successful candidate must have at least three years of litigation experience, be familiar with all aspects of civil litigation procedures, demonstrate exceptional prioritization, problem-solving, organizational and project management skills. In addition, the ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, produce work in an accurate and timely manner, and will excel as a communicator with a positive, team focused attitude.
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Calendar management & docketing; monitor calendars and case deadlines, conduct internet & legal research, review online court dockets
Efficiently manage both state and federal court filings
Create, edit, proof, and finalize documents accurately and timely
Prepare general correspondence, basic motions, discovery requests, basic complaints, document productions, etc.
E-filing in Federal and State courts
Evidenced ability to work independently and to work on several projects simultaneously
Requirements include but not limited to:
College degree in a related field or training from a paralegal program or paralegal certification preferred.
3+ years litigation assistant experience
Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
Familiar with systems, processes, and applications used in the legal environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work well in a dynamic environment, and to respond effectively with calm, resourcefulness, and flexibility in demanding situations.
Professional, tactful, honest, respectful, courteous, cooperative, and client-centric spirit
The Firm currently offers a generous compensation package, excellent insurance benefits with 100% Firm paid medical deductible, Firm 401K contributions, Dental, 100% Firm paid life and long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, 4 weeks of paid time off per year, and a fun work culture with many employee perks throughout the year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
civil litigation: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Southborough, MA 01772 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Title: Real Estate Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Company: Carlinsky, Dunn & Pasquariello, PLLC
Location: Melville, NY
