Legal Secretary - Entry Level

Whiteman-Osterman-&-Hanna-LL; New York; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing options

Generous time off

Community involvement

And more!

Job summary

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is seeking an Entry Level Legal Secretary in Albany, NY. The position is full-time with a 35-hour work week and hybrid flexibility, including one remote day per week as needed.

You will provide legal administrative support, assist attorneys, communicate with clients, and maintain client records. Strong MS Office skills and a high-school diploma are required, with prior secretarial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency required.
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Customer-service oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Sharp attention to detail in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting attorneys and staff with general secretarial support.
• Communicating with clients and maintaining professional contacts.
• Upkeep of client records and filing, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Office Location:Albany, New York
Work Schedule:This role has hybrid flexibility, allowing 1 remote day per week based on business needs.
Compensation:$23.63 Per Hour

This is a full-time position with actual scheduled working hours of 35 hours per week.

We are currently seeking an Entry Level Legal Secretary.

The Role:

You will provide legal administrative support in a team-oriented environment including but not limited to:

• Assisting attorneys and staff with general secretarial support
• Communicating with clients
• Upkeep of client records and filing

Skills Needed for Success:

• Confidence and ability to support multiple billing professionals
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management and robust organizational ability
• Ability to efficiently work in an environment dedicated to customer service
• Sharp attention to detail while producing large volumes of accurate work in a busy setting

Required:

• Strong abilities with the MS Office Suite
• High-school diploma or equivalent
• Previous administrative/secretarial/office experience is preferred
• Overtime flexibility

Why Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP?:

• A generous benefit offering package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing options
  • Generous time off package
  • Opportunities to support and be active in the community
  • And more!

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals, and in which employment decisions are merit-based and made without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, gender or sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, pregnancy, protected activity, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by law.