Legal Assistant - Floater

Our client is a leading mid-sized law firm with offices nationwide, with a specific focus on the east coast. They are currently seeking a full time, experienced Legal Assistant for their Uniondale office to assist partners across multiple practices. This is a hybrid role and candidates will be in the office 3 days a week/2 days remote from 9am-5pm with the flexibility to work overtime when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist attorneys with client communication, creating, formatting and revising legal documents, straight typing and proofreading work for accuracy.

• Use of Firm Macros.
• Pleading Preparation.
• Conversion of Documents from PDF to Word.
• Winscribe Transcription.
• Knowledge of Kofax PDF Functions.
• Scan and e-mail documents.
• Enter attorney time using iTimekeep.
• Submitting expense and reimbursement reports using Chrome River.
• Electronic filing of court documents using the NYSCEF and CM/ECF platforms.
• Schedule zoom meetings and conferences.
• Submit vendor invoices for payment.
• Demonstrate an attitude of cooperation with legal staff, peers, and administrators.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must have 5+ years of law firm experience.
• Background should be from a generalist perspective - can come from multiple verticals within the law firm space
• Candidates must be able to type 55+ wpm and have excellent spelling, grammar and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and work both independently and as a team member.
• Candidate will also provide attorneys with administrative support.

Hybrid Hours:Monday-Friday, 9am-5pmMinimum 3 days a week in office2 days a week remotely