Legal Assistant - General Liability

Legal Assistant - General Liability

$65000 - $75000 per year | Stewart Manor, NY | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Mid-size law firm is seeking a full time legal secretary/paralegal with general liability experience for our Garden City office. We are a team-oriented law firm offering unparalleled representation to our clients and an exceptional work environment to our employees. We offer challenging and exciting work in a culture that is transparent and engaging.

Why join us?

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Bonus opportunities

Job Details

Candidates should have litigation experience and knowledge of motion filing procedures, including efiling in federal and state courts. Requires proficiency with Windows environment, including Word, Outlook and other Office tools. Knowledge Practice Panther is a plus, but not required. Requires some flexibility to work overtime.

• Provide administrative support to two or more lawyers
• Answer and initiate phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
• Proven experience as legal secretary
• Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology
• Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus
• Proficiency in English
• Outstanding time management and typing skills
• Ability to multitask
• Legal Secretary/paralegal certification or diploma a plus, but not required
• You will work under the supervision of an attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.