What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Legal Assistant position at Law Offices of Ricardo J. Mauro?
Legal Assistant Position
Join and Make A Difference
Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual seeking a fulfilling career in the legal field? This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join a law firm that has 31 years of experience practicing law. If you are seeking long term employment and enjoy great personal satisfaction from helping others, you are the perfect fit.
About the Position
The law firm is renowned for providing exceptional legal services to a diverse clientele, committed to a limited range of cases, including litigating serious personal injuries, commercial and residential real estate transactions, criminal, and traffic defense. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the law firm and maintaining its reputation within the community.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Case preparation, including drafting legal documents, conducting research, and organizing case files.
- Managing client communications, scheduling appointments, and maintaining calendars.
- Conducting initial client interviews and gathering relevant information for case evaluations.
- Managing administrative tasks such as electronic filing, copying, and mailing documents.
- Coordinating with courts and other legal entities to file documents and retrieve necessary information.
- Maintaining confidentiality and discretion in all client and case matters.
Qualifications:
The law firm is seeking an exceptional individual who possesses a multi-task skill set as well as empathy and a powerful sense of purpose. The ideal candidate needs to possess:
- A typing skill of 50 to 80 wpm.
- Exceptional skills in Microsoft Office-Outlook/Copilot, Excel, Adobe. Must be initiative-taking to learn new applications to improve production in quantity and quality of work product.
- Exceptional writing skills with a command of the rules of grammar.
- Exceptional verbal skills for both telephonic and in-person communications.
- Strong mindfulness for details. Oversee multiple assignments with the ability to prioritize based on daily objectives.
- Proficiency in basic legal research and familiarity with legal terminology.
Personal Attributes:
- Authentic, compassionate, and empathetic, with a genuine desire to help clients in need.
- Punctual, dependable, and committed to excellence.
- Positive and professional demeanor, with the ability to work effectively, without the need to be micro-managed.
- Flexibility and adaptability to manage the demands of a busy law firm.
Why Join Me?
Working at this law firm provides more than employment but rather an opportunity for you to be directly involved with client relationships and creating positive results in their lives.
Benefits:
- High paying salary between $ 50,000.00 to $ 70,000.00 commensurate with education, experience and skill level;
Annual salary increases and bonuses are determined by merit, performance, and exceptional case outcomes.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities and continued legal education paid for by the law firm.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Retirement benefits are negotiable.
Please send your cover letter and résumé:
rick@rjmauro.com
or
Mail to:
Law Offices of Ricardo J. Mauro, P.C.
335 Bleecker Street
P.O. Box 336
Utica, New York 13503
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $70,000