Legal Assistant - Albany, United States - Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP

Description

This is an opening for a litigation secretary with at least three year's experience. This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week) with benefits.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence including letters, memos, pleadings from typed, hand written and dictated material.
• Efile pleadings and other legal documents with various courts.
• Draft residential purchase and sale agreements.
• Process signed estate planning documents for filing including execution of affidavits of witness, covers, envelopes, scanning, copies and data entry.
• Maintain legal files including general organization, index pleadings, and organize depositions and exhibits
• Maintain and track schedules, deadlines and calendars.
• Schedule meetings and conferences.
• Manage travel arrangements.
• Enter, edit and/or finalize billable time.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information under attorney direction.
• Provide other support as necessary.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong word processing skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.
• Ability to handle and adjust effectively to competing deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism.
• Overtime as necessary.

Pay:
$ $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Albany, NY 12205: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person