Legal Assistant

Vanguard Group Staffing, Inc.; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal staffing agency in White Plains seeks a candidate to provide administrative support in legal services. The ideal applicant will assist a lawyer by managing communication with clients and conducting necessary case research. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and experience in legal assistance. Knowledge of legal procedures is helpful, and a Paralegal Certificate as well as bilingual fluency in Spanish would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Paralegal Certificate is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Experience in legal assistance is preferred.
• Familiarity with law and legal procedures is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyer.
• Handle communication with clients.
• Locate and develop case relevant information.

Skills

Administrative support

Client communication

Case research

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

The ideal candidate will ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management by providing legal services under the supervision of an attorney. This individual will communicate frequently with the clients in order to serve them adequately. Additionally, this candidate will conduct necessary case research to aid the legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyer
• Handle communication with clients
• Locate and develop case relevant information

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Paralegal Certificate is a plus
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus
• Experience in legal assistance
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols