Legal Assistant (Full Time)
Location: Albany, NY
Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking a Full Time, experienced Legal Secretary for ourAlbany, NYoffice to assist attorneys who focus their practice on areas of healthcare, business, commercial and real estate transactions as well as commercial leasing and loan transactions. EOE.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must have 5+ years of law firm experience.
- A background in transactional real estate matters (background in health services and corporate matters a plus).
- Candidate must have knowledge in assisting with the creation of Contracts, Deeds and Closing Statements as well as reviewing title reports and completing forms necessary for real estate transactions.
- Candidates must be able to type 55+ wpm and have excellent spelling, grammar and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and work both independently and as a team member.
- Candidate will also provide attorneys with administrative support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist attorneys with client communication, creating, formatting and revising legal documents, straight typing, proofread work for accuracy prior to returning to attorneys, and answering phones.
- Enter attorney time using Expert Time.
- Submit expense and reimbursement reports using Chrome River.
- Manage and prioritize incoming email and correspondence.
- Scan and e-mail documents.
- Exhibit professional maturity at all times.
- Demonstrate an attitude of cooperation with legal staff, peers and administrators.
Congenial fast paced environment, we offer competitive salary and benefits.