Legal Assistant
Platzer, Swergold, Goldberg, Katz & Jaslow, LLP
New York, new york
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Full Job Description
We are looking for a self motivated Legal Assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of the attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients.
- Administratively support 3 partners
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Requirements
- Proven working experience as Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy including Electronic Court Filing experience
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills including Table of Contents , Table of Authorities and Hyperlinks
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- only those with LEGAL EXPERIENCE please apply