Legal Assistant/ Intern Position (Downtown Albany)

A two attorney law office in downtown Albany is seeking a legal assistant/ intern for a full-time position. This individual will be responsible for secretarial support and word processing letters and legal documents with Microsoft Word. Must be able to type 50 WPM; knowledge of Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel), and Adobe Acrobat is required.

This individual will also be responsible for answering a multiline phone system, photocopying and collating, scanning, e-filing on court websites, filing papers in court and/or the county clerk’s office, drafting emails and letters, preparing, packaging, and mailing correspondence and packages, organizing and moving case file/boxes, summarizing depositions, and other typical office duties.

The individual will also be responsible for the following office and personal tasks: weekly garbage removal, ordering and picking up meals, coordinating healthcare services, snow removal and salting the sidewalks and steps, business and personal shopping, transportation to appointments, and various errands as necessary.

Bachelor’s degree preferred, but suitable work experience may be substituted. Interest in law as a career is preferable. Work hours will be 8:45 AM – 5:15PM including a one hour lunch break with occasional overtime as required and non-routine overnight travel for depositions or trials out of town. The applicant must have a valid driver’s license, have reliable transport, be able to lift 40 pounds, and be able to regularly navigate stairs. This is a salaried position with two week annual vacation benefits and a starting salary of $35,000.00. There is a 90-day probationary period, and a salary increase after six (6) months. A two-year commitment is desired for this position. This is an in-person job and can not be performed remotely or virtually. Please forward resumes and cover letters to schedule an in-person interview. For more information about the areas of law this office practices please visit our website at oliverlawoffice.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person