Legal Assistant

Goldberg Segalla LLP; City of Albany (NY); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending

Zusammenfassung

Goldberg Segalla LLP in Albany, NY seeks a Legal Assistant to provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys and assist with discovery, billing, travel, and calendar management. The role requires 2–3 years in a law firm, civil litigation experience, strong writing and organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

On-site training is provided with potential for hybrid work thereafter.

Qualifikationen

• 2-3 years of experience in a law firm.
• Civil Litigation experience is required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Aufgaben

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys.
• Backup support to other attorneys as requested.
• Assist with calendar calls and deposition scheduling.
• Assist with travel plans and scheduling.
• Process invoices and prepare materials for discovery, responses, and motions.

Kenntnisse

Legal support

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation law firm that represents major national and regional companies and insurance carriers in all aspects of business counseling, risk assessment and dispute resolution including representation in various types of claims, controversies and litigation involving personal and other injuries, property damage, contract disputes and business torts. While our Am Law 200 and Chambers ranked firm employs more than 1,000 people, we operate as one tight-knit and highly collaborative team.

Goldberg Segalla has an immediate opportunity fora Legal Assistant in our Albany, NY office.

This role is eligible to be hybrid after on site training is complete.

The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys and provide backup to other attorneys as requested. The position requires the ability to multitask effectively and balance working on multiple requests and projects on a daily basis. Strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to handle pressure, interruptions and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities and deadlines
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Perform administrative duties, including proofreading and editing all materials for extreme accuracy and clarity and processing invoices.
• E-filing knowledge in preparation to file all types of discovery requests, responses to opposing counsel, and motions
• Knowledge of legal documents and terminology
• Knowledge of expense reporting, billing and dictation
• Assist with calendar calls and deposition scheduling, as needed
• Assist with travel plans, as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources

Experience/Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience working in a law firm.
• Civil Litigation experience is required.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Benefits

This role offers a hourly salary and bonus opportunity. The hourly salary range for this position is $20.00 to $35.00. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. This position also offers a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance a 401(k) plan, flexible spending and more.

OUR COMMITMENT

Goldberg Segalla is committed to building a workplace where talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can succeed, grow, and lead – together. With a broad national footprint and strong market presence, Goldberg Segalla offers the scale of a growing national firm with a small firm’s connective culture. Join #TeamGS today.

Department: Legal Assistant

This is a full time position