Legal Assistant - White Plains, United States - Cabanillas & Associates, P.C.
3 weeks ago
Description
Law firm that specializes in Foreclosure Defense and Consumer Bankruptcy throughout the New York Metropolitan Area is seeking a highly motivated legal assistant for its White Plains office.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide customer service to existing clients (Answer questions, collect and process payments, collect documents, make copies, connect to other interoffice staff via phone/skype)
- Assist Paralegals in copying, scanning, faxing and mailing
- Assist Paralegals in obtaining court adjournments and preparing pleadings
- Data entry into software programs
- Schedule client appointments
- Notarize client documents
- Meet with clients to provide updates on matters and assist attorneys with client meetings
- Translate for clients when in meeting with Englishspeaking paralegals or attorneys
- Review client lists to ensure that timely updates are provided
Education & Experience:
- High School diploma or GED required; Associate's/Bachelor's degree a plus
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook and Excel
- Must have excellent phone manner and written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Balance attention to detail with a sense of urgency
- Must be a team player and self motivated
- Notary Public
Pay:
$ $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 44 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Work Location:
In person
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