Legal Assistant

This role will work out of our New York City office assisting attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services, including document preparation and review, legal research, and file organization. Responsibilities and Duti esCommunicate with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or project s.Analyze and research statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorney s.Develop and maintain records on specific case s.Draft legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedure s.Interview clients and witnesses and prepare summaries of their statement s.Prepare, organize, store, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other item s.Manage attorney calenda r.Perform other related duties as assigne d.Qualificati onsBachelor’s degree is preferred, recently graduated candidates are encouraged to app ly.Familiarity with legal terminology, principles, research methodologies, and court procedures is a pl us.Proficient in learning and utilizing legal software effective ly.Excellent time management skills with a proven track record of meeting deadlin es.Excellent verbal and written communication skil ls.Strong interpersonal and customer service skil ls.Highly organized with a keen attention to deta il.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabiliti es.Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgme nt.The annualized salary range for this position is $40,000 to $45, 000.The referenced salary range is based on the Firm's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill l Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran s tatus.E -VerifyThis employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form. #J-18808-Ljbffr