Legal Admin Assistant OOJ - 33102

Legal Admin Assistant

A legal administrative assistant performs administrative and secretarial tasks in law offices, government, and other legal settings. They may also work in real estate companies, land title offices, and courts.

Pay Rate: $40 000-50 000

Responsibilities:

• Assist the firm's lawyers with daily tasks, performing administrative duties, filing, and interacting with clients.
• Drafting correspondence, litigation pleadings, and court filings
• Participate in Will signings and assist in estate plan document drafting
• Handle attorneys' calls, greet clients, and manage front desk operations
• Support office tasks like copying, proofreading, and mail sorting; maintain physical and electronic filing systems
• Coordinate office supplies, manage inventory, and maintain organization
• Assist in marketing efforts, including managing LinkedIn posts, preparing, and sending email blasts, managing updates to the firm's website, preparing newsletters, and designing event flyers

Qualifications:

• Able to work independently and should have excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills in drafting and proofreading legal documents, as well as, estate planning documents, along with any/all correspondences.
• Organizing, and maintaining files and assisting with marketing activities.
• Prior litigation and e-filing experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of LinkedIn and Constant Contact is a plus.
• 2-3 years of previous legal assistant experience, litigation, and e-filing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Marketing and LinkedIn/Constant Contact knowledge is an asset.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Our client is a boutique law firm located in Melville, New York focusing in the areas of Business, Corporate & Real Estate Law, Commercial Litigation, Trusts & Estates and Employment Law.