Legal Assistant

We are seeking a full-time, experienced paralegal/legal assistant to join our team in the health department at our Latham location. The position will be filled by a candidate with the following qualifications:

• 3+ years' experience as a civil and commercial paralegal/legal assistant
• Experience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings and discovery demands
• Experience preparing for trials, including drafting, and overseeing service of subpoenas
• Willingness to learn additional areas of specialized litigation practice
• Ability to organize and review medical records for discovery
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions
• High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge in the use of NetDocuments and TABS (STI) legal billing program preferable
• Experience with E-filing documents with local and Federal Courts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organized and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Must be able to work independently but also follow direction when given
• A paralegal certificate or degree is preferred but not required

• Manage and coordinate attorneys schedules;
• Case management and file review
• Draft various types of legal documents and correspondence
• Prepare cases for deposition and trial;
• Manage discovery and trial schedules
• Review, organize and bate stamp medical records
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

• Team-oriented, positive work environment; supportive of work/life balance and personal goals
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Voluntary Dental and Vision insurance
• 401K after 1 year of employment