Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Melville, NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 annually
Work Arrangement: Primarily In-Office with Occasional Remote Flexibility

Position Overview

A growing professional office in Melville is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a team of attorneys across multiple practice areas. This role requires a candidate who can effectively manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, coordinate legal documentation, and provide administrative support in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior legal support experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively while ensuring accuracy and meeting critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, appointments, and conference calls.
• Track deadlines and assist with maintaining case and matter organization.
• Prepare, revise, format, proofread, scan, email, and distribute legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain and organize electronic files using a document management system.
• Answer and route incoming calls while providing professional communication to clients, courts, and outside parties.
• Assist with document review, file maintenance, and electronic court filings.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client and case records.
• Support billing, accounts payable, and other administrative functions as needed.
• Provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys and practice groups.
• Coordinate file management and ensure timely completion of legal and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Paralegal in a legal environment.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing competing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of legal documentation, filing procedures, and administrative processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and legal document management systems.
• Familiarity with electronic court filing procedures preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Notary Public certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification after hire.
• Willingness to assist with billing and accounting-related administrative functions as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Stable full-time schedule
• Occasional work-from-home flexibility

Apply Today

If you are a motivated legal professional seeking a long-term opportunity with a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply today.

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