Paralegal/Legal Assistant

$42,640 - $45,760/Yr

Law Office of Clark A. Whitsett - Rego Park, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Rego Park, NY

About the position

The Law Office of Clark A. Whitsett is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Paralegal Assistant to provide essential support to attorneys in a part-time capacity. This role is crucial for maintaining the efficiency of operations, particularly in personal injury law, by assisting with various legal tasks and ensuring documentation is organized and up to date.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize e-mail correspondence and office calendar.
• Answer phone and serve as point of contact with clients, law firms, and outside companies.
• Prepare outgoing mail, UPS, and FedEx and follow up with delivery as necessary.
• Manage legal files and ensure all case files are accurately maintained within the legal case management system.
• Compose e-mail communication and letter correspondence with clients, law firms, banks, title companies, and other businesses.
• Coordinate and confirm the scheduling of real estate closings, depositions, meetings, phone calls, etc., and organize any notices, direction, and location arrangements associated with these events.
• Prepare correspondence and basic legal documents using templates.
• Proofread documents for accuracy, grammar, and compliance with legal formatting requirements.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, data entry, and maintaining office supplies.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or two years of college education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PDF software, and familiarity with office scanning and printing equipment.
• Computer literacy and typing skills.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills and ability to learn software programs.
• College-level writing skills.
• Prior experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role is a plus but not mandatory.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office for at least 1 year.
• Students currently pursuing a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan contributions after two years
• Paid major holidays