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Legal Administrative Assistant

Build My Great Team

Garden City South, new york


Job Details

Full-time


Full Job Description

Samuelson Hause, PLLC a boutique law firm in Garden City, Long Island, focusing on matrimonial and family law. Our small team consists of four attorneys, a law clerk, and two legal assistants. We pride ourselves on fostering a congenial work environment where collaboration and fun go hand-in-hand. We approach cases with enthusiasm, helping clients rebuild emotionally and financially after divorce. We value work-life balance—overtime is rare—and we maintain a positive office culture, including firm lunches twice a month. We are willing to train the right person.

We are looking to welcome a Legal Administrative Assistant to our team. We are open to both full-time or part-time schedules. For full-time, you can choose a Monday–Thursday or Monday–Friday schedule. If part-time fits your needs better, we are offering Thursdays and Fridays.

About You

  • You bring 2+ years of law firm experience and have a strong interest in divorce law and the legal field.
  • Your warm and caring demeanor puts clients at ease.
  • You have excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • You enjoy learning, are curious, and have a positive outlook on life.
  • You are seeking a career in a supportive environment—not just a job.
  • You are compassionate, customer-service oriented, and genuinely interested in helping others.

Responsibilities

  • Greet clients and answer phone calls
  • Schedule appointments
  • Manage filing, copying, and general office tasks
  • Enter time slips and assist with data entry
  • Review financial statements
  • Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, net worth statements, discovery, motions, agreements, and divorce packets
  • Order office supplies
  • Renew equipment leases and office-related contracts

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant and customer service experience, a plus
  • Associate degree or higher preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Familiarity with WordPerfect
  • Experience with eCourt filing preferred
  • Ability to use Timeslips for attorney time entry preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $40,000–$80,000, based on experience
  • Bonus potential
  • 401(k) plan with a 3% contribution, with the potential for up to 6%
  • Paid time off: 15 vacation/personal days and 12 holidays
  • Parking provided at our convenient location
  • Summer Fridays: Firm closes at 2:30 p.m.

*Waiting period may apply. Benefits are subject to change without notice.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

  • A detailed resume
  • A cover letter explaining why you are the best fit for this role and why you are searching for a new position.

Subject line: Include reference PTTR.

No direct or agency inquiries, please.

We will reach out to all applicants we think are a match for this opportunity.

For more information about us, please visit our website at www.SamuelsonHause.net.

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