Legal Assistant

1-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Legal Assistant - Woodbury, Long Island - Kaufman Dolowich Law Firm

H1: Join Our Growing Team as a Legal Assistant in Woodbury, Long Island
H2: Work for a Top-Ranked Law Firm with Competitive Compensation

The Woodbury, Long Island office of Kaufman Dolowich, an AV-rated® firm designated one of the “Best Companies to Work For” among . law firms by . News & World Report, is seeking candidates with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a dynamic and growing firm with over 200 attorneys nationwide.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare, edit, and proofread a variety of legal documents, including correspondence, agreements, and pleadings.
- Manage and assist with complex document production, including Bates Stamping.
- Draft simple pleadings and correspondence.
- Prepare court filings and file with various courts, both traditional and e-filings.
- Create accurate tables of contents and authorities using Microsoft Word.
- Finalize discovery requests and responses.
- Communicate with court staff on various issues.
- Maintain calendars and track deadlines for cases and matters.
- Coordinate meetings, depositions, and conference calls.
- Schedule depositions and coordinate court reporters and videographers.
- Assist with trial preparation, including creating trial notebooks and coordinating with copy services.
- Answer phones, take detailed messages, and follow up as needed.
- Other duties as needed to support the firm and office operations.

Qualifications:

- Previous law firm experience.
- Exceptional organization skills.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
- Teamwork oriented.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
- Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Positive attitude and commitment to providing exemplary customer service.

Salary Information:

- Total annual compensation range: $45,000 - $60,000.
- Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, offering employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. Join our team at Kaufman Dolowich and work for a top-ranked law firm with competitive compensation.

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Legal Research, Document Preparation, Case Management, Communication, Organization, Writing, Time Management, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Legal Terminology, Analysis, Customer Service

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Interested candidates can apply by submitting their resume and cover letter to the contact listed below.

Qualification and Experience Previous law firm experience, Knowledge of legal terminology and principles, Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, Exceptional organization skills, Excellent writing and communication skills, Ability to multitask and prioritize workload, Teamwork oriented, Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy, Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

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