Legal Assistant/Paralegal - UCare Staffing, LLC : Job Details

LOCATION: Staten Island, NY

PLEASE NOTE: All interviews are kept confidential.

Our client, an outstanding and reputable boutique law firm is seeking a full time, experienced Legal Assistant to assist and provide a full range of legal support to attorney that's engaged in estate, trust, real estate, wills, and etc. Organization, attention to detail and multi-tasking are vital in this fast-paced office. Professionalism and teamwork are prized. This candidate will be supporting one attorney (Litigation Partner).

Job responsibilities include:

• Compile, proof and draft contracts, leases, pleadings other legal documents
• General administrative duties ie. maintaining attorney calendars, draft and answer correspondence, maintain and organize files
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing and sending out bills
• Communicate with clients, coworkers, other professional and Court staff
• Prepare and file documents with courts
• Organize and track files
• Gather case facts and retrieve information

Legal Assistant Requirements:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to understand and interpret legal documents
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to communicate with clients, other attorneys offices and other professionals.
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe is required.
• Experience with TimeMatters software is a plus.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

UCare Staffing, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

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