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Legal Assistant

Hodgson Russ LLP
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/19/2026

Are you a detail orientated, resourceful individual looking for an opportunity to work on a team of highly dedicated professionals? Do you flourish with a very busy and varied workload? If you are nodding your head as you read this, then we want to talk to you!

Hodgson Russ LLP, a regional law firm with two hundred plus attorneys in ten offices, is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary to join our busy Litigation group in our Albany office. In this role, you will be responsible for providing quality administrative and secretarial support in a timely manner following firm policies and procedures. You will work with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal and administrative staff to service clients. You are required to demonstrate an extraordinary level of discretion, attention to detail, listening and organizational skills. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to meet deadlines and focus on details. Associate’s degree in business administration or a related field, with a minimum of three years of experience as a secretary/administrative assistant.

Hodgson Russ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position in Albany is $49,200 to $60,450. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience and skill level.

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Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. https://www.hodgsonruss.com/about-diversity.html.

Salary : $49,200 - $60,450

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