What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick?
We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Legal Assistant!
Responsibilities:
· Effectively communicate with clients
· Create, scan and maintain files in Worldox document library
· Perform conflict searches, external searches, and process client intake forms, schedule consultations.
· Prepare, review and edit a wide range of legal documents and correspondence of a confidential nature, ensuring high quality, accuracy and comprehensiveness.
· Perform duties with due diligence and a proactive approach.
· Establish and maintain a current calendar of events and a deadline reminder system for lawyers – schedule meetings and client appointments.
· Act as a liaison between assigned lawyer(s) and clients, internal departments and external affiliates including financial institutions, municipal and government departments as requested.
· Enter timesheets into time management system for group’s attorneys.
Requirements:
Candidates should have superb organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, excellent written and oral communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and complete projects, top notch computer skills. Qualified candidate will have the ability to work independently, maintain confidential and highly sensitive information and be proactive.
· Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a legal assistant;
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
· Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
· Excellent organization and time management skills
· Attention to detail and accuracy in work
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Denville, NJ 07834: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000
