Legal Assistant | Albany NY Law Firm
Compensation: $45K to $50K to start, based on experience. Full benefits paid by the firm.
Location: Albany, NY - Near Restaurants, Shopping, Entertainment. Firm Parking Spaces
Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm
The Law Firm: Noted Regional Law Firm
Summary: This Legal Assistant will be responsible for supporting a small group of principals in various practice areas daily. In addition to excellent communication skills and a mastery of office skills, this role requires the ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision, take initiative and make decisions within the scope of your assigned authority.
This is a law firm noted as a "Great Place to Work" that offers a history of career stability, security and growth for a person seeking a legal career.
Key Responsibilities
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Able to provide high-level administrative support to partner, associate and others as needed
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Prepare various legal documents including client communication responses, discovery requests, subpoenas and FOIL requests
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Greet clients and visitors; respond to phone calls; transmit messages accurately and promptly
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Review, organize and catalog discovery materials
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Maintain calendars and schedule appointments, meetings and conference calls
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Able to operate office equipment and maintain supply inventory with vendors
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Maintain an orderly appearance to your office, including reception, conference room, and pantry should you see anything out of place. Everyone does this.
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Prepare check requests, expense reimbursement forms, and client/matter forms; handle petty cash
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Able to scan, profile, and retrieve documents across multiple platforms, once you know the firm's software.
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Assume additional responsibilities when required to support attorneys during Federal, criminal and civil trials.
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Some of the trials you will be involved with are "High-Profile" in the press. Must be able to maintain highly confidential information and not discuss with family or friends.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree
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1 year of combined legal experience that can be a combination of "work experience" and or "internships"
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Ability to think critically and analytically in a pressured environment, during trials
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Ability to maintain confidential information and work on high-profile cases
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Ability to move throughout the office, as needed, to perform essential duties
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Ability to prioritize and coordinate work "independently and as a team member"
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Ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines, and excel in a "friendly & professional" team atmosphere that every employee enjoys.
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Ability to type accurately and check spelling. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. LexisNexis A+ - Will train.
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A person seeking long-term job stability and security with a solid firm with a reputation for employee professional development and growth
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A person with a sincere interest in litigation and or high-profile criminal defense would be ideal.
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This is a healthy, upbeat, friendly, and professional corporate culture in a highly desired law firm. Serious candidates, please forward your resume. Thank you.
Contact
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Manager Human Resources
Northeast Legal Recruitment
Albany, NY
Resume Submission Link
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