Law Firm Legal Assistant/Administrative Clerk

Sonin & Genis seeks a Law Firm Legal Assistant/Administrative Clerk

Sonin & Genis is a law firm which specializes in seeking justice and compensation for the families of people killed or seriously injured as a result of negligence, medical malpractice, civil rights, and products liability cases. Sonin & Genis will allow you to have the unique experience of working on some of New York State’s most serious cases with a prestigious lawyer while working in a smaller office environment in the Bronx.

Please see some examples of our work below:

- https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2022/02/08/judge-shirley-troutman-grapples-with-no-knock-warrant-case-in-court-of-appeals-debut/

- https://pulitzercenter.org/stories/new-york-citys-flooding-crisis-age-climate-change/

- https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bogus-cocaine-charge-led-to-exoneration-and-now-a-lawsuit-against-buffalo/article_b6e79f06-af51-11eb-9aea-df45c110e17f.html

- https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/that-one-case/police-on-trial-bob-genis-VHUriOuALwD/

The candidate must be:

• Organized and efficient person to receive, sort, scan, file incoming documents and case files;
• Enter data and maintain the file room in an orderly condition;
• Comfortable with working the front desk, operating a phone system, and welcoming visitors;
• Multitasker able to coordinate meetings, calendars, and client interactions
• Additional duties include filing papers in court and assisting the paralegals and attorneys;
• Be efficient, able to prioritize work quickly to adapt to changes in workflow;
• Have good interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail;
• Be a team player with a can do/will do attitude;
• Communication with clients and attorneys expected;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications;

Public transportation in the area available: Metro-North Railroad, walking distance to the 4, 5 & D trains. College preferred.

Notary license necessary or must be obtained within 60 days of employment.

Bilingual/Spanish speaking would be a plus.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion to help others, such as our clients, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $23