Legal Admin Assistant A legal administrative assistant performs administrative and secretarial tasks in law offices, government, and other legal settings. They may also work in real estate companies, land title offices, and courts.
Pay Rate: $40 000-50 000
Responsibilities:
Assist the firm's lawyers with daily tasks, performing administrative duties, filing, and interacting with clients.
Drafting correspondence, litigation pleadings, and court filings
Participate in Will signings and assist in estate plan document drafting
Handle attorneys' calls, greet clients, and manage front desk operations
Support office tasks like copying, proofreading, and mail sorting; maintain physical and electronic filing systems
Coordinate office supplies, manage inventory, and maintain organization
Assist in marketing efforts, including managing LinkedIn posts, preparing, and sending email blasts, managing updates to the firm's website, preparing newsletters, and designing event flyers
Qualifications:
Able to work independently and should have excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills in drafting and proofreading legal documents, as well as, estate planning documents, along with any/all correspondences.
Organizing, and maintaining files and assisting with marketing activities.
Prior litigation and e-filing experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of LinkedIn and Constant Contact is a plus.
2-3 years of previous legal assistant experience, litigation, and e-filing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Marketing and LinkedIn/Constant Contact knowledge is an asset
Why is This a Great Opportunity
Our client is a boutique Law Firm located in Melville, New York focusing in the areas of Business, Corporate & Real Estate Law, Commercial Litigation, Trusts & Estates and Employment Law.
