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Staff Attorney – Civil Rights Unit Jobs in Albany, NY at Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York
Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (5 years exp. required)
Looking for an experienced Legal assistant for a plaintiff’s busy catastrophic injury law firm. Knowledge of the Philadelphia court rules and filing procedures is a must. NJ filing procedure is a plus. We prize motivation, diligence, integrity, loyalty and growth. We are good people doing good work for the injured. All of our clients are greatly in need of our help. Litigation and preparation for trial are necessary parts of making sure we provide the best service to our clients, protect their interests, and achieve results.
A successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including legal intake, preparation of documents, keeping all statutes, court events and appointments on calendars, filing of court documents, and working as a team member in our office. This legal assistant will work directly with a shareholder in the firm and their paralegal as a team.
Responsibilities include:
Initial client intakes, including assisting in investigation, and case assessments.
Filing and service of pleadings, motions and all court documents
Maintaining organized and indexed files
Gathering medical records , organization of records to download, and indexing
Skills
High energy, intelligence, integrity self-motivated, and a team player.
Proven working experience as a legal assistant (5+ years)
Applicable PA, Philadelphia knowledge of motions, discovery, documentation, court rules procedures, knowledge of NJ practice a plus
Highly organized with ability to juggle deadlines
Extensive knowledge of service procedures
Strong communication skills, and attention to detail
Extensive computer expertise
Case management system knowledge
Dictaphone experience is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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Title: Staff Attorney – Civil Rights Unit
Company: Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York
Location: Albany, NY
