Legal Assistant

$49,950 - $49,950/Yr

Csea - Albany, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Albany, NY

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About the position

The Legal Assistant 3/4 plays a crucial role in supporting attorneys within the Legal Department by providing document production services, case-related preparation, and limited research services. This position is essential for maintaining the efficiency of legal operations in a high-volume litigation environment, ensuring timely filing of legal documents, and assisting with program services for various union committees.

Responsibilities

• Perform efficiently as a Legal Assistant for multiple attorneys in a high-volume litigation environment.
• Maintain multiple attorneys' schedules, status reports, confidential files, records, and related assignments.
• Maintain knowledge and competency in legal document format, applicable court rules and requirements, and legal profession standards in both state and federal courts.
• Produce legal documents including pleadings, briefs, memoranda, and correspondence; assemble and bind briefs/pleadings and Records on Appeal for proper filing with courts and service on other parties.
• Assure timely and appropriate filing of legal documents with courts and agencies.
• Maintain multiple attorneys' case dockets and all case transactions on written correspondence through a case management system.
• Maintain case files for assigned attorneys for progress, appearances, due dates, filings, or other appropriate action.
• Organize materials in preparation for meetings and conferences, including taking minutes and presenting documents as needed.
• Perform case preparation including client preparation, document preparation, trial notebook preparation, and correspondence as directed by assigned attorneys.
• Establish and maintain communication with members, local or unit elected or appointed officials, staff, and other affected parties as part of case preparation and management.
• Perform limited research as assigned by attorneys.
• Process and respond to Information Subpoenas.
• Respond to daily member and staff case-related inquiries with accurate information in a timely manner.
• Prepare for and support committee work for Legal Department staff liaisons to CSEA Standing Committees.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree, preferably with concentration in Labor Relations, or an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Science, or three years' relevant experience in the Labor Relations field or legal office environment.
• High School diploma or equivalency with ability to produce documents in a timely fashion and operate word processing and transcription equipment efficiently.
• Excellent grammar and spelling skills with knowledge of legal terms and forms.
• Two years' experience in a high volume, multiple attorneys setting.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated outside experience equivalent to Legal Assistant may be credited upon entry to the title up to one year.

Benefits

• Starting salary at $49,950
• Overtime anticipated as the litigation needs of the department require.