Legal Assistant - Client‑Centered Support & Excellent Benefits

Tully Rinckey PLLC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost health insurance for basic pl"

Free dental and vision coverage

100% employer match on 401(k) up to 6%

Three weeks of paid time off after 18 

Job summary

Tully Rinckey PLLC is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Syracuse, NY office. The role supports Partners, Senior Attorneys and Associates in document preparation, client communications, and general office procedures with a focus on accuracy and client service.

Key duties include front desk management, drafting documents, preparing materials for hearings, calendar management, scheduling, and file maintenance. Notary and paralegal education are valued assets in a collaborative, growth-driven team.

Qualifications

• One to two years of law firm or office experience.
• Two-year legal assistant or paralegal education preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Westlaw, and document management software.
• Ability to prepare draft documentation using Word/templates and revise as directed.
• Prior experience with KPIs and metrics preferred.
• Notary Public is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Partners, Senior Attorneys, and Associates in document preparation, client communication and office procedures.
• Greet clients, maintain a professional front desk, and coordinate visitor flow.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence as directed.
• Prepare and assemble materials for meetings, court appearances and hearings.
• Maintain electronic and physical files and calendar for attorneys.
• Schedule appointments and manage deadlines; research inquiries as needed.
• Provide 100% client contact as part of assisting attorneys.

Skills

Client service

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year legal assistant or paralegal education

Notary Public

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Westlaw

Document management software

Job description

Tully Rinckey PLLC is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Syracuse, NY office. The role supports Partners, Senior Attorneys and Associates in document preparation, client communications, and general office procedures with a focus on accuracy and client service.

Key duties include front desk management, drafting documents, preparing materials for hearings, calendar management, scheduling, and file maintenance. Notary and paralegal education are valued assets in a collaborative, growth-driven team.