Legal Assistant (Firm Floater)

65k to 75k

  currently seeking a Floating Legal Assistant with
5+ years of experience working for a law firm with a generalist background. This role is hybrid.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist attorneys with client communication, creating, formatting and revising legal documents, straight typing and proofreading work for accuracy.

• Use of Firm Macros.
• Pleading Preparation.
• Conversion of Documents from PDF to Word.
• Winscribe Transcription.
• Knowledge of Kofax PDF Functions.
• Scan and e-mail documents.
• Enter attorney time using iTimekeep.
• Submitting expense and reimbursement reports using Chrome River.
• Electronic filing of court documents using the NYSCEF and CM/ECF platforms.
• Schedule zoom meetings and conferences.
• Submit vendor invoices for payment.
• Demonstrate an attitude of cooperation with legal staff, peers, and administrators.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

- Applicants must have 5+ years of law firm experience.

- Background should be from a generalist perspective - can come from multiple verticals within the law firm space

- Candidates must be able to type 55+ wpm and have excellent spelling,
grammar and organizational skills, as well as the ability to
multi-task and work both independently and as a team member.

- Candidate will also provide attorneys with administrative support.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

They offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits plan including medical and dental insurance,
group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance,
long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible
spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and
paid holidays.

Hybrid role

Hybrid Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Minimum 3 days a week in office
2 days a week remotely