Job description:
Legal Assistant (Firm Floater)
Our client is a leading mid-sized law firm with offices around the
tri-state and Florida.
They are 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.
- Schedulezoom 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
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 65000
Salary Max : $ 75000
Currency Type : USD