Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant / Administrative & Paralegal Support – Independent Contractor (Path to Employee)
Start remote → transition to in-person in Mt. Kisco, NY → growth to consistent Mon–Fri schedule with expanded hours

Pay: From $21/hour

Overview

Danziger Legal PLLC is a growing real estate and mediation law firm serving New York and Connecticut. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team as an independent contractor with the opportunity to transition into an employee role.

The position will begin remote/virtual during training and probation, then transition to in-person work (4 days/week) at our Mt. Kisco, NY office. Over time, the role will grow into a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with expanded responsibilities and hours.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a modern, tech-forward law firm with a fun, respectful workplace culture where everyone’s contribution matters.

Duties

• Manage and organize case files in Dropbox using consistent naming conventions
• Draft contracts and legal documents using firm templates in Word
• Maintain checklists and file trackers in Excel (update daily)
• Handle client, broker, and lender communications (emails, calls, texts) with professionalism
• Make and take calls to follow up on client, broker, lender, and vendor items
• Intake management for prospective clients
• Provide administrative support: scheduling, calendar management, and follow-ups
• Assist in creating and editing firm templates, SOP documents, and checklists to improve efficiency and consistency
• Support marketing initiatives, including creating and implementing social media posts, newsletters, and Google review requests

Growth Duties

• Take on expanded paralegal work (title review, closing preparation, drafting riders) as skills grow
• Manage marketing implementation more independently (campaigns, blog/social content, review systems)
• Transition into a broader support role covering administrative, paralegal, and marketing functions as the firm expands

Requirements

• Fast, reliable computer with video capability is essential (must screen-share smoothly in training)
• High-speed internet connection for Zoom/Google Meet
• Strong proofreading and writing skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Dropbox, Gmail, and Google Calendar
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Willingness to make and take follow-up calls in a professional, courteous manner
• Proactive problem-solver and self-sufficient — bring suggestions/solutions, not just questions
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly and contribute quickly
• Positive, respectful attitude and ability to work independently once trained

Compensation & Hours

• Independent Contractor Stage (initial):
• Approximately 15 hours/week for first 3–4 weeks (training and probation)
• Expands to ~20 hours/week after the first 1–2 months
• Must bill the firm weekly for hours worked, with hours capped unless otherwise agreed in advance
• Flexible schedule, no benefits
• Employee Stage (future): Transition to part-time or full-time W-2 employment with benefits, including 401k and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Hours expected to grow to 25–30 per week as the role transitions to in-person and responsibilities expand

Work Location

• Phase 1: Remote/virtual (training and probation)
• Phase 2: In-person at Mt. Kisco, NY office (Mon–Fri schedule, 25–30 hours/week as role grows)
• Phase 3: Limited hybrid flexibility (1 remote day/week) after proving reliability
• Interviews: Conducted in-person in Mt. Kisco, NY

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 28 per week

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a fast computer and reliable high-speed internet suitable for daily Zoom/Google Meet use?

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Kisco, NY 10549 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21