Legal Assistant - Floater

 

Our client is a leading mid-sized law firm with offices nationwide, with a specific focus on the east coast. They are currently seeking a full time, experienced Legal Assistant for their Uniondale office to assist partners across multiple practices. This is a hybrid role and candidates will be in the office 3 days a week/2 days remote from 9am-5pm with the flexibility to work overtime when needed.

 

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. Schedule zoom meetings and conferences. Submit vendor invoices for payment. Demonstrate an attitude of cooperation with legal staff, peers, and administrators.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

Hybrid Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Minimum 3 days a week in office
2 days a week remotely