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Legal Assistant Location: Albany, NY Category: Legal Position Type: Full-time, Direct-hire

Description: Our client is seeking an extremely diligent and self-motivated Legal Assistant to join their team. The Legal Assistant will assist the law firm with the office’s day-to-day operations involving administrative and legal work. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Responsibilities:

• Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files.
• Monitors calendars and takes notes during meetings.
• Adds information into file database and case management software.
• Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case.
• Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating case progress.
• Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with an attorney, clients, and providers.
• Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences.
• Enhances trial proceedings by organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, and scheduling witnesses.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Prolaw, Westlaw, and internet search engines for research purposes.
• Ability to handle electronic and hard-copy documents
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program is highly desired

Hours & Benefits:

Mon. – Fri. 8-5 pm In-Person PTO 401(k) Health, Dental, Vision