Legal Assistant OOJ - 34930

Hatch Global Search

Melville, NYFull-time$45–50K/yrPosted 1y agoChecked 4w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$45–50K/yr
Location
Melville, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Hatch Global Search is hiring a Legal Assistant OOJ - 34930. The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and clerical support to lawyers and legal professionals. Responsibilities include managing files, preparing documents, assisting with legal research, and trial preparation. The role also involves handling administrative duties, interacting with clients, and supporting marketing efforts for a boutique law firm.

Key focus areas include Assist the firm’s lawyers with day-to-day tasks and administrative duties, Draft correspondence, litigation pleadings, and court filings, and Participate in Will signings and assist in estate plan document drafting.

Successful candidates bring 2-3 Years Legal Assistant Experience. Important skills include Drafting Correspondence, Drafting Litigation Pleadings, Drafting Court Filings, Will Signings, Estate Plan Document Drafting, and Proofreading. Preferred (not required): Marketing Knowledge and LinkedIn Knowledge.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Drafting CorrespondenceDrafting Litigation PleadingsDrafting Court FilingsWill SigningsEstate Plan Document DraftingProofreadingMaintaining Physical Filing SystemsMaintaining Electronic Filing SystemsMarketing EffortsManaging LinkedIn PostsPreparing Email BlastsSending Email BlastsManaging Updates to Firm's WebsitePreparing NewslettersDesigning Event FlyersWork IndependentlyCommunicationOrganizational SkillsWriting SkillsDrafting Legal DocumentsDrafting Estate Planning DocumentsOrganizing FilesMaintaining FilesMarketing ActivitiesLitigation ExperienceE-Filing ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatAttention to DetailManage Multiple TasksPrioritize EffectivelyConstant ContactMarketing KnowledgeLinkedIn Knowledge

Qualifications

2-3 Years Legal Assistant Experience

Full job description

Job Description

As a Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative and clerical support to lawyers and legal professionals, managing files, preparing documents, and assisting with legal research and trial preparation.

Legal Assistant

Pay Rate: $45 000-50 000

  • Assist the firm’s lawyers with day-to-day tasks, as well as performing administrative duties, filing, interacting with clients, etc.

  • Drafting correspondence, litigation pleadings and court filings

  • Participate in Will signings and assist in estate plan document drafting

  • Handle attorneys’ calls, greet clients, and manage front desk operations

  • Support office tasks like copying, proofreading and mail sorting; maintain physical and electronic filing systems

  • Coordinate office supplies, manage inventory and maintain organization

  • Assist in marketing efforts, including managing LinkedIn posts, preparing, and sending email blasts, managing updates to the firm’s website, preparing newsletters, and designing event flyers Qualifications

  • Able to work independently and should have excellent communication, organizational and writing skills drafting and proofreading legal documents, as well as, estate planning documents, along with any/all correspondences.

  • Organizing, and maintaining files and assisting with marketing activities.

  • Prior litigation and e-filing experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

  • Knowledge of LinkedIn and Constant Contact is a plus.

  • 2-3 years previous legal assistant experience, litigation and e-Filing

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Marketing and LinkedIn/Constant Contact knowledge is an asset $25/hour

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Our client is a boutique Law Firm located in Melville, New York focusingin the areas of Business, Corporate & Real Estate Law, Commercial Litigation, Trusts & Estates and Employment Law

OOJ - 34930

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