What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Donnellan Law, PLLC?
Overview
Donnellan Law, PLLC is a family and matrimonial law firm located in Ballston Spa, New York. We are seeking a skilled Legal Assistant/Paralegal who has demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment. We are looking for candidates who can work both collaboratively and independently, and who have the ability to multitask.
The ideal Legal Assistant/Paralegal candidate is a team player who has experience in assisting attorneys with clerical and administrative tasks such as drafting correspondence and legal documents, maintaining client files, communication with clients, courts, and other attorneys, and scheduling appointments.
Education, Experience & Skills
- Associate’s degree and/or 1-3 years’ experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or other administrative professional in a law firm or legal services agency.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook and Excel, Adobe, and office equipment such as scanners, printers, copiers, and fax machines.
- Demonstrated experience working with confidential documents.
- A paralegal or legal assistant degree or certificate preferred.
- Experience working in a family law firm or family legal services agency preferred.
- Experience working with legal case management systems preferred.
- Knowledge of New York State e-filing systems preferred.
- Notary Public license preferred.
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Responsibilities & Duties
- Communicate with clients, other attorneys, and the Courts.
- Draft correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, opposing parties, the Courts, and/or attorneys.
- Prepare and organize legal documents.
- E-file legal documents on behalf of attorneys.
- Input billing information into legal case management system.
- Assist attorneys with scheduling appointments with clients, attorneys, and other parties.
- Copy, print, scan, and fax documents.
- Proofread documents and correspondence.
- Meet with clients to sign legal documents.
- Assist with answering phones, processing client payments, sorting mail, legal case management system data entry, and other tasks as needed.
Benefits & Compensation
- $22 - $26 per hour (commensurate with experience).
- Retirement match.
- Paid time off.
- 10 paid holidays.
- Health insurance.
How to Apply
Please email a resume, cover letter, and two (2) references to whitcomb@dlawfirmny.com.
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Donnellan Law, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take actionable measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26