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SalaryCortland Law Firm has an immediate opening for a full-time competant Legal Assistant to help with the organization and running of the daily operations of our small law office. A two-year paralegal degree preferred or equivalent experience. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working reliable individual able to undertake a variety of law office tasks and work diligently under pressure. This person will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion and a multi-tasker. Applicant must be motivated, customer service oriented, able to work in a team environment, as well as work alone and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. Salary depending on experience, medical insurance and retirement benefits available. Please submit resume, references and a writing sample to jennifers@cortlandattorneys.com or by mail at PO Box 828, Cortland, NY 13045.
Responsibilities
- Scan/store digital records and pleadings ensuring accuracy and validity of information
- Assist with sending form letters requesting various records and keeping track of such requests.
- Perform receptionist duties.
- Filing, open/close files.
- Assist lawyer with various duties from responding to emails, management of client files.
Skills
- Proven experience as an law office assistant role
- Knowledge of excel spreadsheets.
- Working knowledge of office equipment
- General understanding of law office procedures
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.20 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
