Legal Assistant/ParalegalAbrams Fensterman • New Hyde Park, NY, US

Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Abrams Fensterman • New Hyde Park, NY, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Salary : $45k-$55k

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+ 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 to its talented ranks of professional staff by adding a Legal Assistant with a demonstrated interest and experience of 1-3 years in a legal administrative capacity.

Key Responsibilities :

Client Intake & Communication

Answer phones, take accurate messages, and ensure theyre routed with appropriate urgency and followup to resolution

Greet clients and coordinate communications in a professional, clientfocused manner

Calendar & Docket Management

Maintain detailed calendar for guardianship practice.

Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings, court appearances, and client appointments

Document Preparation & Filing

Service of legal documents; prepare simple pleadings and assemble exhibits for court filings

Create, edit, format, and proofread letters, memos, and other documents in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Efile with NYSCEF and other portals; coordinate service of process via service companies

File documents with state and administrative agencies (electronic and paper), ensuring compliance with deadlines

Administrative Support

Arrange conference calls and meetings; manage travel and expense reports

Create and maintain paper and electronic files; handle photocopying, scanning, and printing requests

Open new client matters, run conflict checks, and submit electronic approvals

Special Projects & Learning

Assist with basic legal research and case summaries in guardianship and elderlaw matters

Participate in training sessions and take on ad hoc projects to develop paralegal skills

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

1-3 years of experience providing administrative support in a legal environment (paralegal internships or coursework considered)

Experience with e-filing documents with NYSCEF strongly preferred

Familiarity with elder law or guardianship matters is a plus

Bachelors degree or paralegal certificate preferred, but not required

Proactive, anticipatory thinker with excellent clientservice and problemsolving skills

Strong interpersonal abilities; works cooperatively with all levels of staff

Solid computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ability to think clearly and work well under pressure in a fastpaced environment

Benefits

Medical, Dental, 401(k), PTO, and more

Handson mentorship from experienced guardianship and elderlaw attorneys

Support for professional development and paralegal certification

A collaborative, growthoriented culture in our Lake Success office

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