What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at The Johnson Law Office, P.C.?
Job Description
We are seeking a dependable, detail oriented part-time legal assistant/legal secretary for our growing Brooklyn office. Candidate must possess strong computer word processing skills, strong follow up, organizational, and receptionist skills. Must be able to function well under pressure and have strong multitasking skills. Candidate must also possess strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Preparing answers, discovery demands and responses, motions and third-party actions
- Preparing, amending and finalizing legal documents in support of attorneys
- Drafting legal correspondence regarding court and EBT appearances and adjournments
- Telephone contact with courts, clerks, clients and opposing counsel's offices
- Updating and working within our case management system
- Scanning, copying, and faxing
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Must be comfortable with working in a team environment
- Must be comfortable with using technology in the workplace
Experience preferred but not required. Willing to train the right candidate.
Send resume and a writing sample showing ability to write simple, yet clear, business letter.
Salary Range is dependent on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Writing skills: 1 year (Required)
- Communication skills: 1 year (Required)
- Word processing: 1 year (Required)
- Legal case management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Office experience: 2 years (Required)
- Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)
- Work Location: In person