Legal Assistant - OrderID: 3802 - On Call Counsel : Job Details

Our client a leading law firm in Garden City is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the legal team. The firm has an excellent reputation, offers generous benefits and an opportunity for advancement.

Requirements:

• 2+ years experience in a law firm.
• Strong MS Office Skills
• Ability to multi-task

Responsibilities:

• Schedule court depositions, hearings, and other meetings as determined by an attorney
• Keep and organize court files.
• Performs data entry and retrieves relevant information
• Liaises between in-house professionals and outside parties
• Maintains compliance with applicable standards
• Tracks schedule of meetings and events
• Coordinates with witnesses, lawyers, and paralegals
• Attend meetings and take notes for lawyers in attendance.
• Transcribe, proofread, and file legal documents before deadlines.
• Manage travel logistics for one or more attorneys.
• Answer phones and take messages.
• Manage schedules.

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