Legal Assistant OOJ

Legal Assistant

As a Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative and clerical support to lawyers and legal professionals, managing files, preparing documents, and assisting with legal research and trial preparation.

Pay Rate: $45 000-50 000

• Assist the firm's lawyers with day-to-day tasks, as well as performing administrative duties, filing, interacting with clients, etc.
• 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 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 be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of LinkedIn and Constant Contact is a plus.
• 2-3 years 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.

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.