Legal Assistant Job at Greenfield Staffing Solutions, Garden City, NY

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  • Greenfield Staffing Solutions
  • Garden City, NY

Job Description

Our client is seeking to hire an experienced litigation legal assistant who is able to work in a team setting and also independently has needed. You should be able to work with 4-5 attorneys and a few legal assistants. There is a requirement to bill time however that is not the driving force of the position.

Duties: 
  • Types correspondence, reports, opinions, agreements, memoranda, applications, and all legal document
  • In attorney’s absence, handles client telephone inquiries, records messages, and follows up as required; makes appointments for clients
  • Maintains good public relations with clients; observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship
  • Reviews and prioritizes incoming mail. Ensures that outgoing mail – local, foreign, express mail, or special courier – is timely deposited for delivery
  • Maintains client and general files. Enters new client/matter data into computer system. Prepares and maintains client contact information. Conducts periodic review for possible storage of older files; prepares files to be closed.
  • Reviews monthly docket report; establishes and maintains calendar and deadline reminder system; informs Docketing of new and completed matters
  • Enters attorney/law clerk/technical writer/patent agent time into time and billing software/system; ensures time sheets are provided to appropriate person in timely manner; processes bills from BIM; proofs billing invoices; reviews and finalizes bills after attorney input.
  • Performs legal assistant duties as requested
  • Reporting the filings to clients.
  • Monitor their attorney’s docket in conjunction with the docketing department.
Our ideal Legal Assistant will have:
  • Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure
  • Reliable attendance record
  • Experience with editing, revising, and drafting of legal documents
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and to complete projects with little direction
  • Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
  • Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products
  • Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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