*Summary:*
The main objective of the Legal Assistant is to provide excellent support to Attorneys, co-workers and clients.
*Essential Job Duties:*
* Filing, scanning and importing documents into case management system
* Manage calendaring for attorneys
* Draft motions for the department
* Manage downstate log
* Assemble documents including affidavits
* Provide professional, efficient and friendly client service on the telephone and in person
* Perform the opening and closing of files for Attorneys in case management system timely.
* Proactively anticipate Attorney needs by reviewing calendars and ensuring Attorneys are prepared with all necessary documents for Court appearances and/or Depositions.
* Act as a team player with projects, overflow work and vacation coverage
* Establish and maintain positive relationships firm wide
* Assume responsibility for resolving problems and issues that arise, bringing to the attention of the Attorney/Management as needed
* Abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions
* Consistently exhibit behavior that aligns with the Firm values: Teamwork, Excellence, Ethical Behavior and Fiscal Responsibility
*Physical Demands:*
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
*Work Environment:*
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Required Education and Experience: 2-4 years general office, collections experience preferred*
*Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.
00 - $22.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Experience:
* Collections or Legal Clerk: 1 year (Preferred)
* Law Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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