Legal Administrative Assistant (Full Time)
Location: Uniondale, NY
We are seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant ith 5+ years of experience. Applicant 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.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist lawyers with client communication, scheduling, travel arrangements, client status reports and answering phones.
- Track attorney billable hours, CLE documentation and credit card expenses.
- Submit all expense and reimbursement forms.
- Manage and prioritize incoming email and correspondence.
- Correspond with clients, outside counsel, accountants and consultants.
- Follow up with outstanding balances.
- File management and organization.
- Revise and format complex legal documents, including motions and answers.
- Straight typing and edits.
- Compare (blackline) documents.
- Proofread work for accuracy prior to returning to attorneys.
- Expert Time.
- Scan and e-mail documents.
- Electronic court filing.
- Dictaphone/Winscribe.
- Ability to function effectively in stressful situations; exhibit professional maturity.
- Uphold a professional demeanor at all times. Demonstrate an attitude of cooperation with legal staff, peers and administrators.
- We offer a competitive salary, benefits and a congenial environment. Monday-Friday: 9 am to 5 pm.
Please submit a cover letter and your resume along with salary requirements.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time