Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $55,000-$65,000

Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 115-plus attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.

We are a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm looking to increase its talented ranks of professional staff by adding a Legal Assistant / Paralegal with a demonstrated interest and experience of 3-5 years in an administrative capacity. This role will provide support to our Mental Health and Hygiene team in Lake Success.

Key Responsibilities :

• Drafting litigation documents including, motions, orders, and post-judgment work.
• Drafting correspondence, responses according to judicial procedures, and other related documents.
• Preparing and maintaining files in both paper and electronic forms.
• Maintain detailed calendars in Outlook, scheduling and coordinating internal and external meetings, as necessary.
• Knowledge of Guardianship pleadings and proceedings, helpful
• Manage administrative duties including but not limited to arranging conference calls, meetings, creating and maintaining paper and electronic files, miscellaneous photocopying, scanning, and printing requests.
• Create, edit, format, and proofread letters, memos, and other documents using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Request conflict checks, open new client matters, and submit electronic approvals, as needed.
• Liaise directly with clients and third parties through all phases of litigation and / or case resolution.
• Taking phone calls / accurate messages for multiple attorneys as well as handling calendars.
• Other ad hoc projects as needed.

Paralegal Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

This role is based out of Lake Success, NY.

Compensation : $55,000-$65,000