Legal Assistant / Office Assistant

TBG | The Bachrach Group; City of White Plains (NY); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) plan with employer match

Health and dental insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Paid time off (PTO)

Early Fridays (Office closes at 1 PM)

Résumé du poste

A leading law firm in New York is seeking a dependable Legal Assistant / Office Assistant to provide critical support to the legal team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of office experience, strong skills in MS Office Suite, and excellent communication abilities. This full-time role involves greeting clients, managing phone calls, and performing administrative duties. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional office experience.
• Strong computer skills, especially with MS Office Suite.
• Excellent phone and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Greet and assist clients and visitors courteously.
• Manage multi-line phone system.
• Schedule and confirm client appointments.
• Record deeds and manage documentation.
• Print and organize legal documents.
• Perform general clerical duties.
• Support attorneys with administrative tasks.

Connaissances

Strong computer proficiency

Excellent phone skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Formation

Associate Degree

Outils

MS Office Suite

Legal practice software

Description du poste

Legal Assistant / Office Assistant

Location: New City offices (1-2 days) and White Plains (rest of the week)

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Salary: $60,000 – $80,000 (Based on Experience)

About Us: Top elder law and estate planning firm serving clients across throughout New York. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality legal services to individuals and families planning for the future. We are seeking a dependable and professional Legal Assistant/Office Assistant to join our dedicated team.

Position Overview: The Legal Assistant / Office Assistant plays a critical front-line role in supporting our legal team and ensuring a positive client experience. This position involves a combination of administrative and clerical duties in a dynamic and client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist clients and visitors in a professional and courteous manner
• Answer and manage multi-line phone system
• Schedule and confirm client appointments
• Record deeds and manage related documentation
• Print and organize legal documents for client signature
• Perform general clerical duties including data entry, filing, scanning, and mail handling
• Support attorneys and staff with administrative tasks as needed
• Travel between office locations in Suffolk County as required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional office experience (Required)
• Strong computer proficiency, including MS Office Suite and legal practice software
• Excellent phone and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to multitask
• Reliable transportation and willingness to work in more than one office location
• Associate Degree preferred
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Health and dental insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Early Fridays (Office closes at 1 PM)