Legal Assistant

Greenkey Resources LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Mentorship programs

Career development

Zusammenfassung

Greenkey Resources LLC is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and paralegals within a hybrid work environment in New York. You will assist with legal documents, court filings, and calendar management to ensure smooth operations and timely deadlines.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and professional growth through mentorship programs and career development opportunities, with emphasis on confidentiality and professional discretion.

Qualifikationen

• BA degree required with strong proofreading and document management skills.
• Proficiency in state and federal court filing, including e-filing systems.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for document creation.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication abilities.

Aufgaben

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to attorneys and paralegals, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.
• Prepare, proofread, and amend legal documents, including pleadings, tables of contents, and correspondence.
• File pleadings with state and federal courts using electronic court filing systems.
• Maintain calendars by scheduling hearings, deadlines, and meetings, ensuring compliance with court rules.
• Assist in trial preparations, including organizing exhibits and coordinating logistics.
• Support paralegals in managing case files and maintaining accurate records.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process monthly expense reports for attorneys.
• Handle administrative tasks such as billing, correspondence, and client reporting.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

e-filing systems

FileSite / iManage

Jobbeschreibung

Legal Assistant Overview

• The Legal Assistant role offers a dynamic opportunity to provide comprehensive support to attorneys and paralegals within a hybrid work environment.
• Assist in managing legal documentation, court filings, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth departmental operations.
• Collaborate with legal teams to prepare and proofread complex legal documents and correspondence.
• Contribute to trial preparations and maintain organized case files for effective legal proceedings.
• Leverage your expertise in state and federal court procedures to manage calendaring and deadlines.
• Utilize advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools to streamline document creation and reporting.
• Engage in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values professional growth and wellbeing.
• Benefit from mentorship programs, career development opportunities, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Legal Assistant Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to attorneys and paralegals, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.
• Prepare, proofread, and amend legal documents, including pleadings, tables of contents, and correspondence.
• File pleadings with state and federal courts using electronic court filing systems.
• Maintain calendars by scheduling hearings, deadlines, and meetings, ensuring compliance with court rules.
• Assist in trial preparations, including organizing exhibits and coordinating logistics.
• Support paralegals in managing case files and maintaining accurate records.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process monthly expense reports for attorneys.
• Handle administrative tasks such as billing, correspondence, and client reporting.

Legal Assistant Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree required, with 10+ years of experience as a legal assistant or secretary.
• Proficiency in filing with state and federal courts, including e-filing systems.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint essential for document management.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to manage tasks effectively.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience with File site or iManage filing systems preferred.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading legal documents.