What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Law Offices of Mark E. Alter/Alter Law Firm?
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Answering multiple phone lines, screening, and forwarding incoming phone calls
- Greeting clients and visitors
- Requesting and managing medical records
- Scanning, photocopying and faxing
- Working directly with attorneys, paralegals, insurance companies, Courts, and clients
- Preparing and continuously monitoring legal correspondences for client files
- Drafting and filing various legal documents from inception to trial
- Preparing discovery demands, responses and pleadings
- E-Filing documents
- Communicating with various Courts regarding calendar and other litigation issues
- Scheduling and calendaring Court appearances
- Performing legal research (Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, etc.)
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
- Proficient in using Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Outlook and Adobe
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Driver's license and reliable vehicle is a MUST
- Knowing or being able to learn filing documents on the NYSCEF system
- Prior legal assistant/paralegal experience a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,500.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,500 - $55,000