Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

1-1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Legal Help Desk (Hybrid)

Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Assistant at the law firm will be responsible for supporting attorneys in litigation-related matters while providing administrative support to the office staff. Key duties include:
- Assisting the firm’s attorneys in managing a high volume of litigation matters
- Communicating with clients and opposing counsel
- Conducting research on simple and complex legal matters
- Performing administrative tasks such as scanning, filing, organizing, and record keeping

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- A minimum of 1-year office support experience is required.
- Experience in a call center environment for at least 1 year is also required.

Required Skills:
- Superior organizational and time-management skills
- Computer literacy, with the ability to learn the firm’s case management software easily
- Adherence to the highest ethical standards and professional integrity
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication abilities with clients, staff, and outside parties
- Fluency in Spanish is mandatory

Salary Information:
- The position offers a pay range of to per hour.

Additional Information:
- The position is full-time, with an 8-hour shift schedule.
- The role offers a hybrid work environment, requiring the ability to commute to and potentially relocate to New York, NY 10038 before starting work.

Benefits:
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Dental, health, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off (PTO)

The law firm provides a competitive compensation package commensurate with the candidate's expertise and previous experience. Additional perks include training and guidance, opportunities for promotion and growth, quarterly and annual events sponsored by the firm, team-building events, and a business casual dress code. The firm fosters a friendly yet fast-paced environment, ideal for a hard worker interested in professional development alongside a team of smart and supportive colleagues.