What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Danziger Legal PLLC?
## Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team as an independent contractor with potential for employee status. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal administrative tasks and possess knowledge in areas such as legal drafting, Word, Excel, research, customer service, communications, and intake management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment.
The position will begin as remote/online only and will convert to in-person in the near future. The starting schedule will be 3 days a week for 4 hours per day for training and probation. Then, the schedule will convert to a remote 4 days/week schedule (M - TH). Finally, the four day schedule will convert from online/remote to in-person or hybrid. The office location will be somewhere in the upper Westchester/Mahopac NY area.
In person interviews are required and will be conducted in Mt. Kisco, NY office.
## Duties
- Assist attorneys with case and contract/closing preparation, including drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Conduct legal research using resources such as FastCase.
- Manage and organize case files and documents
- Communications with Clients, Title Companies, and Other Law Firm relationships
-Intake Management for Prospective Clients
-Content Generation and Social Media/Marketing Management
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Provide administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars
## Requirements
- Strong proofreading and writing skills are essential
- Proficiency in legal drafting and document preparation
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Positive Attitude and personality is key
This is a paid position that offers the opportunity to grow within a respected legal team. The growth opportunities are immense.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mahopac, NY 10541
Salary : $23