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Legal Assistant – Law Firm (Temp-to-Perm)
Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY
Schedule:
Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Type:
Temp-to-Perm
Pay Rate:
$25–$28 per hour, based on experience
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to support a busy landlord–tenant law practice in Poughkeepsie, NY. This temp-to-perm opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with strong administrative, filing, and client-facing skills. You will work closely with the lead attorney to ensure cases are prepared accurately, deadlines are met, and court filings are handled efficiently.
Legal Assistant Responsibilities:
- Draft, proofread, and format legal documents related to landlord–tenant and eviction matters, including notices, pleadings, motions, stipulations, settlement agreements, rent demands, and leases
- Prepare correspondence, affidavits, discovery responses, subpoenas, and hearing materials
- Transcribe attorney dictation and organize case documentation
- File legal documents with New York State and local courts, including NYSCEF e-filing
- Maintain electronic and physical case files, ensuring accuracy and timely updates
- Manage attorney calendars, including court dates, deadlines, client meetings, and inspections
- Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors
- Handle incoming calls, mail, scanning, copying, and document distribution
- Track billable time and case expenses; assist with invoicing and billing software
- Support general office administration, filing systems, and supply management
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a law office environment
- Prior experience with landlord–tenant law, eviction cases, or housing court strongly preferred
- Familiarity with New York court procedures and electronic filing systems (NYSCEF)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Experience with legal billing software such as Timeslips or QuickBooks preferred
- Fast and accurate typing skills with strong proofreading ability (60 WPM preferred)
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanor
- Ability to handle sensitive legal and financial information confidentially
- High school diploma required; legal secretary or paralegal certification preferred
- Notary Public certification a plus or willingness to obtain
Why Join This Role?
- Competitive hourly pay
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term potential
- Stable weekday schedule
- Hands-on role in a specialized legal practice
- Opportunity to work closely with attorneys and gain tenant-housing law experience
Apply Now!
If you are an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with landlord–tenant law experience and are seeking a temp-to-perm opportunity in Poughkeepsie, NY, apply today. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
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