Job description

Summary:

We are seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team. As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the law firm's day-to-day operations, including carrying out administrative services and supporting the legal team. This position's ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic workplace.

Qualifications:

• This position's ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic workplace

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

• At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal

• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas

Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative duties (scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)

• Assist firm's two managing partner's with day-to-day adminsitrative functions

• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes

• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices

• Implement and improve upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow

• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation

• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts

• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice

• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney

• Communicate with clients and court to schedule meetings, interviews, and adjourn court appearances

• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11225: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
• Paralegal: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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