*Job description:*
The Legal Administrative Assistant is an invaluable, first line assistant to 2-4 attorneys in a multi-office, mid-sized law firm.
The current opportunity is located in the Litigation practice area in the firm’s main office in Vestal.
*Key Responsibilities:*
· Preparation of legal documents, correspondence, reports, minutes, charts, etc.
using WordPerfect and the Microsoft Office suite applications, primarily Word and Excel.
· Transcription from recorded digital dictation; E-filing, manage attorneys’ calendars and incoming phone calls; maintain attorney files; post attorney time in billing software system and monitor billing on files; organize committee meetings.
· Extensive phone and personal contact with clients.
· Assist their attorneys with staying on target with deadlines and appointments.
· Works with a litigation legal administrative assistant team to provide back up coverage to other attorneys during absences and where needed at any time.
· Provide departmental assistance for cold calls from potential clients.
*Job requirements:*
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, Outlook and ability to learn other applications quickly.
· Excellent typing skills; recommended typing speed of at least 60 wpm.
· Proficient in formatting business correspondence, also in spelling, punctuation, grammar, proofreading, and other English language skills.
· Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment.
· 2-year or 4-year college degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in legal field or other office setting.
· Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
· Notary Public license or must otherwise be acquired within 6 months of employment.
· Job requires ability to remain in a stationary position while at desk; to move about the office or when delivering or picking up documents; and lift items such as files up to 20 pounds.
· Ability to commute the Vestal Office location.
*Benefits Include:*
Health, Dental and Vision insurance; Paid Time Off; Retirement Plans; Long Term Disability Insurance; Life Insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.
00 - $23.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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