What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Rossettie Rosettie & Martino LLP?
This is an entry-level legal assistant position in a busy transactional law firm in Corning, New York. The ideal candidate will possess exemplary organizational skills, maturity, and reliability.
The candidate will assist experienced estate planning, estate administration, and elder law paralegals and attorneys in preparing documents; calendaring appointments; interfacing with clients, financial institutions, and the government to administer estates and to apply for Medicaid; and to file documents with the court and with the Department of Social Services. Additional duties may be assumed commensurate with experience.
Requirements and key characteristics:
- Proficiency with Word, Acrobat, Excel, and other basic office software applications;
- Accuracy & attention to detail;
- Self-starter who is independently motivated to succeed; and
- Congenial attitude with co-workers and clients, in person and on the phone.
- Office experience is preferred. Law office experience is not required.
Pay and benefits to be negotiated according to the candidate's experience, abilities, and the firm's needs. Matching SIMPLE IRA plan is available for employees that elect to participate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25