What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist/Legal Assistant position at Kaufman Dolowich LLP?
Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. News in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms,” is seeking a Receptionist/Legal Assistant. Our Long Island Legal Support Department is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic self-starter to join our growing team!
Job Duties:
- Greet visitors, in person or on the telephone, and appropriately direct their inquiries to appropriate personnel, by maintaining departmental directories.
- Maintains a safe and clean reception area.
- Maintains confidential information in a professional and trustworthy manner.
- Sorts and distributes all in-coming mail (i.e., USPS, FedEx, UPS), ensuring mail documents are loaded in the firm system and distributed to attorneys.
- Assists with office operations by weighing outgoing mail and providing postage stamps for various staff members when needed.
- Reserves conference rooms for upcoming meetings, maintaining a tidy space.
- At request of attorneys and supervisor, provide follow up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others.
- Prepares, edits and proofreads a variety of documents, e.g. correspondence, agreements and pleadings.
- Provides legal assistance and administrative support to assigned attorneys.
- Assists administrative staff/paralegals, as requested by Office Manager.
- Works with document management system and other systems to perform administrative work.
- Assists with travel arrangements for attorneys.
- Other duties, as needed, to support office operations.
Benefits:
- PTO.
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits packages (Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Plans).
- Firm paid Life/AD&D and LTD.
- Professional team-oriented environment.
Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment.
- Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Detail oriented.
- Quick learner and hard worker.
- Ability to work independently.
Salary Range: $47,500 - $55,000
Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $47,500 - $55,000