Legal Assistant

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401 K

Generous paid time off

Life Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

A law firm in New York is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant in Melville, NY. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and skills in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include legal file reviews, drafting documents, and client communication. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a law firm preferred.
• Strong word processing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet client deadlines.
• Strong proofreading and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Legal file reviews and document validations.
• Drafting of legal documents.
• Client interaction and communication.
• Client interaction and communication.
• Legal research on matters such as complaints, cases, statutes and regulations.
• Calculating of fees.
• Assisting Attorneys with projects and assignments.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Document editing

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Legal Assistant role at McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC. With over 40 years of experience in Real Estate Law, our law firm has an immediate opening for a full-time Legal Assistant in our Melville, NY office. MWC is a high volume, fast-paced, multi-office law firm representing Mortgage Lenders, Banks and Financial Institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida through the Foreclosure and Bankruptcy legal process.

We are looking for team members who are driven and excited to learn something new every day! The ideal candidate possesses the following skills and experience:

Responsibilities

• Legal file reviews and document validations
• File management to ensure court deadlines are met
• Drafting of legal documents
• Client interaction
• Client communication
• Legal research on legal matters such as complaints, cases, statutes and regulations
• Calculating of fees
• Assisting with projects/assignments from Attorneys

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Previous experience in a law firm, title, bankruptcy, foreclosure and/or mortgage banking is a plus, but not required
• Microsoft Office skills including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Previous administrative experience, preferably in a similar environment, preferred
• Experience with data entry, proofreading and editing documents
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment to meet client deadlines
• Strong word processing and proofreading skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work independently and take initiative as appropriate
• Ability to adapt to change

This is a full-time position, with immediate availability. We invite you to apply to our firm by submitting your resume, cover letter and salary requirements for consideration. Passing of our background, drug test and credit check is a requirement for hire.

Compensation: Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications, and includes a comprehensive benefits package with Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 K, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disabilities and a generous paid time off package.

Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and employees can choose their schedule from options: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

EEO statement: This employer does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy to employ and advance in employment all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.