Legal Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Legal Assistant - White Plains, NY - Eckert Seamans Law Firm

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking for a new opportunity? Eckert Seamans, a full-service national law firm with over 65 years of history, is seeking a Legal Assistant for our White Plains, NY office. Join our team and work with a network of 300 lawyers across 15 offices to provide proactive and solution-oriented counsel to our clients.

H1: Experienced Legal Assistant Opportunity at Eckert Seamans Law Firm in White Plains, NY

H2: About Eckert Seamans Law Firm

Responsibilities:

- Prepare legal documents such as letters, correspondence, briefs, and pleadings
- Submit clerical and administrative forms
- Coordinate conference calls and other interpersonal communication
- Assist with document jobs and office services
- Monitor deadlines and calendars for attorneys
- Maintain client files
- Copy and scan documents
- Open and close client matters
- Provide general assistance to the legal support team

Skills and Abilities:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Maintain confidentiality
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Experience with document management systems and electronic court filing preferred

Education and Experience:

- High school degree or equivalent required, college degree preferred
- Minimum two years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in a law firm environment

Physical Requirements:

- Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
- Ability to stand, walk, carry, push, pull, reach, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, grasp, and kneel

Salary Information:

- Salary range for this position is $60, to $75,
- Actual offer will be based on various factors including scope of position, relevant skills and experience, and education

Travel Expectation:

- None

Eckert Seamans is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

To ensure compliance with New York Pay Transparency Law, we note the salary information provided is a general guideline and may vary based on individual qualifications and experience.

Join our team at Eckert Seamans Law Firm and take your legal assistant career to the next level. Apply now and be a part of our proactive and solution-oriented approach to legal counsel.

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Verbal and Written Communication, Organization, Attention to Detail, Prioritization, Multitasking, Confidentiality, Legal Terminology, State and Federal Procedures, Learning New Applications and Systems, Electronic Court Filing, Microsoft Office365, Adobe, Document Management Systems, Redlining, Track Changes, Table of Authorities, Table of Contents

High school degree or equivalent, college degree preferred

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience High school degree or equivalent, college degree preferred

Legal