What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Cullen and Dykman LLP?
The Albany Litigation practice of Cullen and Dykman LLP is seeking to add an experienced Legal Assistant to its team. The Legal Assistant will be primarily responsible for assisting the practice group attorneys with preparing pleadings, motions, affidavits, answers, and discovery documents relating to State and Federal Court matters.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other related software, and exceptional organizational skills. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys (and other staff as needed), corresponding and communicating with clients, sorting and maintaining files and schedules, and managing all incoming and outgoing information related to a matter. An ability to work with little supervision and to handle multiple tasks in an efficient and detail-oriented manner is essential.
Qualifications Sought:
- Experience with New York State and/or Federal Court filing procedures and rules
- Four-year college degree preferred but not required
- Proactiveness, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic
- Ability to self-prioritize and work independently in a fast-paced practice group
- Superior organizational and computer skills
- Ability to communicate professionally to internal and external clients
- Strong professional judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Availability to work overtime on an as needed basis
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Our professional staff plays a key role in the firm’s continued growth and success, and we look forward to adding a proactive and motivated member to our team.
We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefit package and a collaborative, friendly environment. The salary range for this role is $60,000-$75,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience. If you are a motivated individual and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Cullen and Dykman LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Cullen and Dykman LLP is one of the four oldest law firms in New York State and has been serving the legal needs of its clients since 1850. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality services to our clients, exhibiting the highest standards of professionalism and maintaining a dynamic and collegial work environment for our attorneys, paralegals and staff.
Please visit our website at www.cullenllp.com for more information on Cullen and Dykman LLP.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,843.50 - $4,628.73 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
