What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant Litigation and Landlord Tenant (ID# 4944) position at The TemPositions Group of Companies?
A fast-paced Stamford law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support their legal team, with a primary focus on Landlord-Tenant matters. They are looking for a proactive multitasker who thrives in a busy environment and provides exceptional service to our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Litigation & Case Support: Oversee the full lifecycle of legal files, from opening and maintaining to closing. This includes drafting legal documents, managing e-filing, and conducting asset research on defendants.
- Professional Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and court staff via phone and email.
- Administrative Excellence: Manage attorney calendars, monthly billing processes, and dictation transcription. Oversee daily administrative tasks including scanning, filing, and correspondence.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of substantive experience in a paralegal or high-level legal assistant role within a law firm. Strong familiarity with the litigation process is required; Landlord-Tenant experience is highly preferred.
- Technical Proficiency: Expert proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a proven ability to efficiently use legal case management software.
- Core Competencies: Exceptional writing and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage complex workflows and heavy document loads. Must be a self-starter capable of interacting effectively with clients, courts, and colleagues.
- Certification: Notary Public certification is a plus.
Company Overview
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
Salary : $80,000 - $87,000