Temporary Legal Assistant

LEGAL ASSISTANT (Temporary)
Our client an established local law firm is seeking a temporary Legal Assistant to cover maternity leave through December 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Support 23 attorneys on a daily basis to ensure the smooth operations of the firm
  
• Act as the initial point of contact with clients both over the phone and via email
  
• Draft correspondence via Outlook answering client questions in a timely manner
  
• Communicate effectively with new clients to ensure they have a thorough understanding of the firm s legal processes
  
• Add new clients to case management system ensuring all information is accurate and uptodate
  
• Complete and file documents with NYS Workers Comp Board
  
• Take clear & concise notes ensuring they are input into the case management system under the appropriate case
  
• Determine which tasks take priority over the others and ensure completion in a timely manner
  
• Work well independently as well as part of a team collaborating with one another to create an efficient work environment
  
• Transition from working on one case to another with ease
  
• Complete special projects in a timely manner
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full time temporary
  
• 100% inoffice MF 9:00AM 5:00PM
  
• $22.00 $28.00/hour depending on experience
  
• 1 years experience in a legal or administrative support role
  
• Excellent computer skills
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Selfmotivated
  
• Maintain high level of confidentiality
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: ;