Legal Assistant Position Available In New York, New York

Legal Assistant
Career Site Location
NY, New York
CBIZ Jobs Category
Legal
Req ID
19746

Status Category:

Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Job Code:

ES100
CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what’s next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast. CBIZ strives to be our team members’ employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers. Essential Functions and Primary Duties
Perform general clerical duties to include but not limited to: copying, scanning, mailing and filing various legal documents.
Drafting engagement letters to prospective clients and open new client matters
Drafting correspondence
Processing signed documents and closing completed engagements
Assist and maintain excel worksheets
File (and E-File) Surrogate Court documents
Calls with clerks for status updates on filed matters
Assist with client billing, reports and collections
Work directly with title companies, corporate services and other vendors
Assist with all other administrative ad-hoc tasks and day-to-day office duties, as needed
Preferred Qualifications
2 + years of administrative experience, preferably as a legal assistant, secretary or paralegal
Knowledge in Trusts & Estate and Corporate law preferred but not required
Excellent Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
Demonstrates knowledge of basic general office administration
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records and designing forms
Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize, work under pressure and multi-task are a must
Must be self-motivated and work with minimal oversight
Maintain a professional demeanor and comfortable being client-facing in person and over the phone.
Actively looking for ways to assist others and better the team
Looking for innovative and creative ways to improve processes and procedures
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Exhibits critical thinking, evaluation and analytical skills
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s degree or two years of experience on a specialized subject matter
Must maintain current required licenses and certifications relevant to field of expertise
Demonstrates the ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
Effective customer service skills
Proficient use of applicable technology
Ability to work in team environment as well as independently
Ability to analyze and prioritize multiple responsibilities
The annual salary target for this job in this market is $31.25-$38.46/hour. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on education, experience and skill set of the individual selected for this position. The compensation above is not representative of an employee’s total compensation. Beyond income, you have access to: comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program and much more.
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Jobs Category:

Legal