Legal Assistant Litigation - New York, United States - Caesar Napoli

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Job Description

We are a busy personal injury firm looking for paralegals and/or legal assistants, no experience necessary. Our clients are primarily Asian so speaking a Chinese dialect (especially Cantonese or Fujianese) is required. The candidate will work closely with the handling attorney on communicating with the clients, drafting pleadings and motions and ultimately trial preparation.

Other responsibilities for Legal Assistant include:

· Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation

· Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts

· Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice

· Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions

· Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems

· Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements

Qualifications for Legal Assistant

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

· Associate's degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor's degree preferred

· 1-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal

· Detail-oriented and highly organized

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines

Training is provided. Vacation, personal days, health insurance 401k benefits all available.

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