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Legal Administrative Assistant - Valhalla, NY
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$66,324 / year median in New York
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements:
Must have at least 1 year experience in a legal administrative position Must have at least 6 months to a year of litigation experience Must possess strong communication skills Strong computer skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel Ability to quickly adopt and learn new technologies Ability to maintain confidential information Ability to handle busy desk with heavy client contact Knowledge of appellate documents and filings a plusBenefits and Compensation:
Competitive salary and benefits Great atmosphere, very pleasant and collegial work environment Business casualSalary Range:
$50,000- $75,000 (hourly rate: $27.47
- $41.20)
- The salary offered to a successful candidate, who will work in the Valhalla office, will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.