Legal Assistant/ Paralegal
2 years ago
New Hyde Park
Job DescriptionSalary: $55,000-$65,000 Legal Assistant/ Paralegal Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 115-plus attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice. We are a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm looking to increase its talented ranks of professional staff by adding a Legal Assistant/ Paralegal with a demonstrated interest and experience of 3-5 years in an administrative capacity. This role will provide support to our Mental Health and Hygiene team in Lake Success. Key Responsibilities: • Drafting litigation documents including, motions, orders, and post-judgment work., • Drafting correspondence, responses according to judicial procedures, and other related documents., • Preparing and maintaining files in both paper and electronic forms., • Maintain detailed calendars in Outlook, scheduling and coordinating internal and external meetings, as necessary., • Knowledge of Guardianship pleadings and proceedings, helpful, • Manage administrative duties including but not limited to arranging conference calls, meetings, creating and maintaining paper and electronic files, miscellaneous photocopying, scanning, and printing requests., • Create, edit, format, and proofread letters, memos, and other documents using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel., • Request conflict checks, open new client matters, and submit electronic approvals, as needed., • Liaise directly with clients and third parties through all phases of litigation and/or case resolution., • Taking phone calls/accurate messages for multiple attorneys as well as handling calendars., • Other ad hoc projects as needed. Paralegal Requirements • Experience with drafting legal documents, through all phases of litigation, including discovery requests, RJIs, motions, stipulations, subpoenas, notices, and post-judgment papers., • Experience formatting briefs, and preparing exhibit books., • OCR documents., • Experience with filing court documents, including e-filing in both state and federal courts (NYSCEF and ECF), • Experience tracking court dates and deadlines., • Must be extremely organized and able to maintain a high case volume., • Eagerness to learn new skills., • Must be familiar with MS Office skills (including Excel and Outlook), Adobe, West Law, Centerbase, etc., • Excellent communication skills and a polished presentation are also needed. Knowledge, Skills & Attributes • At least 3-5 years of experience providing administrative support in a law firm environment., • Paralegal Certificate is preferred., • Excellent client service and problem-solving skills., • Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented., • Knowledge of Centerbase or equivalent law firm billing experience is preferred but not required., • Proactive and anticipatory., • Solid knowledge of computers and software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)., • Ability to think clearly and work well under pressure in a busy environment., • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of staff within the office. This role is based out of Lake Success, NY. Compensation: $55,000-$65,000
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