Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Job Summary

We are a small, exceptionally busy law firm with a practice centered around commercial litigation looking for a diligent, detail-oriented, organized legal secretary to join our team.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting attorneys and clients alike, while contributing to the efficient functioning of our legal operations.

Duties

• Manage daily office operations, including scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, and coordinating meetings for attorneys
• proofread, revise and make edits to legal documents drafted by the attorneys
• Manage office billing and attorney time billing
• Oversee administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing correspondence, and ensuring overall organizational efficiency

Skills

• Strong typing and proofreading skills; high attention to detail
• Superior organizational skills combined with effective time management; capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication skills; professional phone etiquette and client interaction experience
• Administrative expertise including clerical experience such as filing, data entry, document management system operation, and general office support

Prior experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or office administrator in a law firm setting preferred.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11241