Legal Assistant

Job description:

• Assist the firms lawyers with day-to-day tasks, as well as performing administrative duties, filing, interacting with clients, etc.
• Drafting correspondence, litigation pleadings and court filings
• Participate in Will signings and assist in estate plan document drafting
• Handle attorneys calls, greet clients, and manage front desk operations
• Support office tasks like copying, proofreading and mail sorting; maintain physical and electronic filing systems
• Coordinate office supplies, manage inventory and maintain organization
• Assist in marketing efforts, including managing LinkedIn posts, preparing, and sending email blasts, managing updates to the firms website, preparing newsletters, and designing event flyers
  
  

Qualifications:

• Able to work independently and should have excellent communication, organizational and writing skills drafting and proofreading legal documents, as well as, estate planning documents, along with any/all correspondences.
• Organizing, and maintaining files and assisting with marketing activities.
• Prior litigation and e-filing experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of LinkedIn and Constant Contact is a plus.
• 2-3 years previous legal assistant experience, litigation and e-Filing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Marketing and LinkedIn/Constant Contact knowledge is an asset
  
  

$25/hour

Why is This a Great Opportunity: Our clientis a boutiqueLaw Firm located inMelville, New Yorkfocusingin the areas ofBusiness, Corporate & Real Estate Law, CommercialLitigation, Trusts & Estates and Employment Law

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 45000

Salary Max : $ 50000

Currency Type : USD