Receptionist/Legal Assistant

*Hiring Need:* Full-time Receptionist / Paralegal for General Practice Law Firm.
*Location: *Rochester – Brighton *Job Type: *Full-time.
*Schedule:* Monday through Friday.
No weekends.
Eight (8) hour shifts, in-office only.
No remote work available.
*Skill Requirements:* - Minimum of one year of relevant experience within a law firm.
- Education: paralegal certificate; or bachelor’s degree in related field; or at least three years appropriate job-related experience.
- Excellent organizational, communication, analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize workload and multitask.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Advanced computer literacy skills and typing speed.
Must be able to both use and troubleshoot issues with basic applications, such as MS Office, without assistance.
- Patience and professionalism while dealing with clients both in person and over the phone.
*Preferred Skills:* - Experience with any of the following legal subjects: Real Estate, Debt Collection, Litigation or Evictions.
- Investigatory /Advanced Internet Search Skills.
- Ability to use and navigate NYSCEF and related Court online systems.
- Ability to use and navigate State and County online systems.
- Possession of a valid Notary Public license issued by the New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services.
*Description of Duties:* - Greeting and directing clients coming into the office and over the phone.
- Assisting two Attorneys with daily workload in preparing cases from inception to completion.
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence including transcribing dictation.
- Communicating with appropriate parties, scheduling, and maintaining a calendar for deadlines.
- Conducting research to assist with pending legal actions.
- Assistance with general firm tasks such as mailing, opening files, copying, scanning and other duties as requested.
*Benefits:* - Free Parking - Health Insurance - Retirement / IRA Plan - Vacation Time - Sick Time *Compensation: *Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.
_The Anticipated Start Date for this role is on or around April 1, 2024.
_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.
00 - $21.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Health insurance * Opportunities for advancement * Paid time off Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * No nights * No weekends Travel requirement: * No travel Work Location: In person