Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness.

Duties

Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs, from handwritten copy, shorthand and machine dictation using computers
Review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage
Schedule appointments, meetings and conferences for employer
Set up and maintain filing systems, utilizing knowledge of legal records and procedures and frequently controlling confidential materials and documents
Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and coordinate the flow of information internally and with other departments or organizations
Determine and establish office procedures and routines
May supervise and train other staff in procedures and in the use of current software
May attend court, meetings or conferences to take notes, minutes and dictation
May perform other general office work as required including preparing financial statements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

Overtime pay

Benefits:

On-site parking
Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

Administrative Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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