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About the Role
Marshall Dennehey seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant with 1 to 3 years of civil defense litigation experience to join its Melville, NY office.
Responsibilities
- Perform secretarial and clerical duties
- Open mail for attorney and log time on time sheet as necessary
- Enter attorney time sheets into computer on a daily basis
- Answer telephone, giving non-legal information when possible, refer call to attorney and take messages
- Transcribe dictation utilizing dictation system (BigHand), occasionally prepare correspondence on own initiative for approval of lawyer and prepare legal documents as required
- Maintain files, assisting with filing or request file clerk assistance from office manager/floor supervisor when necessary
- Responsible for scheduling depositions and various other meetings and appointments
- In emergency may have to deliver or collect documents for attorney at courthouse, other law offices, etc.
- Make travel arrangements and hotel reservations for attorney
- Maintain attorney diary system
- Perform additional duties as required
Requirements
- Must have at least 1 year of defense litigation experience.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be able to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently
- Candidates must have proven track record of organization skills
- Candidates must possess excellent typing skills
- Candidates must possess a keen eye for detail
- Candidates must have the ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a team environment
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Organization skills
- Typing skills
- Attention to detail
- Prioritization
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
Location
- Melville, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Salary/Compensations
- $58,000 - $62,000
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package
About the Company
- Marshall Dennehey is a law firm.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V
- Marshall Dennehey is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.