Legal Assistant
8 days ago
Walden
Job DescriptionJob Title: Experienced Legal Assistant – Land Use / Municipal Law Location: Walden, NY Pay: $28/hour Schedule: Monday–Friday Full Time Our client in Walden, NY seeking a full-time Experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy Land Use and Municipal Law practice in Walden, NY. This is a Direct Hire opportunity! We’re looking for a detail-oriented, highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and can work independently with confidence. About the Role: This position supports attorneys handling property tax assessment challenges and related municipal matters. The ideal candidate will be assertive, capable of managing large volumes of data across multiple jurisdictions, and comfortable communicating professionally with internal and external contacts. Key Responsibilities: • Provide high-level administrative support to attorneys in land use, property tax assessment, and municipal law., • Prepare, proofread, and file petitions, stipulations, discovery responses, and settlement agreements., • Maintain organized case files including appraisals, exhibits, correspondence, and municipal documentation., • Track and manage critical deadlines, court appearances, and appraisal submissions across multiple counties., • File legal documents with courts and municipal offices as needed.Qualifications:, • Minimum 3 years of legal assistant experience, preferably in municipal, real estate, or land use law., • Familiarity with New York State real property tax assessment laws and procedures is strongly preferred., • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and legal practice management software (e.g., PerfectLaw)., • Exceptional organizational and time management skills., • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently., • Professional demeanor with the ability to set boundaries and manage expectations within a collaborative team.Benefits:, • Competitive salary based on experience, • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, • Flexible spending plans, • 401(k) profit sharing retirement savings plan, • Opportunities for continued professional developmentWork Location:, • In-person at our office in Walden, NY, • Remote work is not available for this position #ZR #Admin2025Company DescriptionEthan Allen Workforce Solutions offers job seekers and employers the most complete, leading-edge employment services in the Hudson Valley. Whether you are looking for employment opportunities, quality employees or off-site personnel services such as payroll, employee benefits or risk management, we are experts in meeting the needs of workers and companies across the Hudson Valley!Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions offers job seekers and employers the most complete, leading-edge employment services in the Hudson Valley.\r\n\r\nWhether you are looking for employment opportunities, quality employees or off-site personnel services such as payroll, employee benefits or risk management, we are experts in meeting the needs of workers and companies across the Hudson Valley!