Paralegal Legal Assistant/Receptionist
4 years ago
Garden City
Job Description SNIDER & DRACHLIS, PLLC is a transactional and litigation-based firm out of Garden City NY. We are seeking a reliable and organized Legal Assistant / Receptionist to support our real estate and banking practice. This is a hybrid role combining front desk responsibilities, administrative support, and hands-on exposure to paralegal-level work. This position is ideal for someone looking to gain practical experience in a fast-paced legal environment, with the opportunity to grow into a more advanced paralegal role over time. Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, though fluency is not required. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the first point of contact: answer phones, greet clients, and manage front desk operations, • Schedule appointments, closings, and maintain attorney calendars, • Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries, • Perform general office support, including filing, scanning, and document organization, • Run occasional local errands related to office and transaction needs, • Assist with preparation of real estate closing documents and basic legal forms, • Communicate with clients, lenders, and title companies as directed, • Support attorneys and paralegals with administrative and transactional tasks, • Maintain organized files and assist with post-closing document handling, • Notarize documents in accordance with New York State requirements Qualifications • Prior office, administrative, or receptionist experience preferred, • Interest in real estate, banking, or legal work, • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, • Professional demeanor and strong communication skills, • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), • Active New York State Notary Public commission (required), • Spanish language skills are a plus Compensation & Growth • Competitive base salary based on experience, • Performance-based bonus potential, • Opportunity for growth into a paralegal role with increased responsibilities Why Join Us • Exposure to real estate and banking transactions from day one, • Hands-on training and mentorship, • Collaborative, professional work environment, • Clear path for growth within the firm