Legal Assistant- Hybrid

Safeguard Law Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401K Benefits with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pre-Tax Transit Benefits

Business Casual Dress Code

Training & Guidance

An incredible team of smart and loyal—

Job summary

Safeguard Law Group in New York, NY is seeking a full-time legal assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to our attorneys. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to grow within a consumer protection practice focused on defending clients against unfair debt collection practices.

The position requires strong organizational and communication abilities, computer literacy, and a commitment to high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• This is an entry-level position – prior experience working in a law office is a plus.
• Must possess superior organizational and time-management skills.
• Must be computer literate: Ability to easily learn & utilize the firm’s client software database.
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and outside parties.
• Prior experience with Salesforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the firm’s attorneys & paralegals in managing a high volume of litigation matters.
• Communication with clients.
• Administrative responsibilities such as scanning, organizing, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing mail.
• Manage hearing calendars.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Ethical standards

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

We are a consumer protection law firm located in the Financial District of New York City, providing representation to consumers who have been harassed or otherwise deceived by creditors and debt collectors. With our growing firm, we offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges. If you desire to work with other talented people who share a passion for professionalism and growth, then a career with us may be a perfect fit for you!

We are seeking a full-time legal assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to our attorneys. This role is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized professional eager to develop and advance their career within the legal field.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the firm’s attorneys & paralegals in managing a high volume of litigation matters.
• Communication with clients.
• Administrative responsibilities such as scanning, organizing, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with incoming and outbound mail.
• Manage hearing calendars.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• This is an entry-level position – prior experience working in a law office is a plus.
• Must possess superior organizational and time-management skills.
• Must be computer literate: Ability to easily learn & utilize the firm’s client software database.
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and outside parties.
• Prior experience with Salesforce is a plus.

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Pre-Tax Transit Benefits
• Business Casual Dress Code
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!

This Firm participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States.