Law firm that specializes in Foreclosure Defense and Consumer Bankruptcy throughout the New York Metropolitan Area is seeking a highly motivated legal assistant for its White Plains office.

The ideal candidate is energetic, flexible, and professional and has experience with working in a law firm environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide customer service to existing clients (Answer questions, collect and process payments, collect documents, make copies, connect to other interoffice staff via phone/skype)
• Assist Paralegals in copying, scanning, faxing and mailing
• Assist Paralegals in obtaining court adjournments and preparing pleadings
• Data entry into software programs
• Schedule client appointments
• Notarize client documents
• Meet with clients to provide updates on matters and assist attorneys with client meetings
• Translate for clients when in meeting with English-speaking paralegals or attorneys
• Review client lists to ensure that timely updates are provided

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree a plus
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)
• Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook and Excel
• Must have excellent phone manner and written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Balance attention to detail with a sense of urgency
• Must be a team player and self motivated
• Notary Public

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 44 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person