Senior Legal Assistant

We are looking for a meticulous Senior Legal Assistant to provide crucial support to a team of attorneys in Albany, New York. This role involves performing advanced administrative and clerical tasks, preparing complex legal documents, managing client interactions, and ensuring deadlines are met with precision. The ideal candidate will be skilled in legal software, adept at multitasking, and experienced in mentoring less experienced team members.

Responsibilities:
• Draft and format legal documents, correspondence, memos, and various forms with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proofread materials to ensure proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting.
• Organize tasks to meet deadlines and prioritize assignments established by attorneys.
• Open and maintain client files, including records management for both clients and the firm.
• Communicate professionally with clients on behalf of attorneys and facilitate client interactions.
• Manage State and Federal electronic filing processes and ensure compliance with rules of practice.
• Prepare detailed Table of Contents, Table of Authorities, and transcripts as required.
• Maintain attorney calendars and coordinate scheduling efficiently.
• Perform billable tasks as needed to support the practice team.
• Guide and mentor less experienced Legal Assistants, contributing to their growth.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal administrative roles or equivalent.
• Advanced understanding of legal terminology, forms, documents, and procedures.
• Proficiency in State and Federal rules of practice, including electronic filing processes.
• Strong technical skills, including expertise in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, DocuSign, and other legal software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret complex instructions.
• High attention to detail, particularly in proofreading for grammar, spelling, and formatting.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities to handle competing priorities.
• Notary public license preferred, along with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

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