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Robert Half Legal Administrative Assistant in Albany, New York
Description
Robert Half Legal Permanent Placement is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide all-round support to our Construction and Litigation attorney(s) in Albany, NY.
Responsibilities:
Regular interaction with clients, attorneys and staff, ensuring positive communication.
Accurate and timely drafting of correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.
Filing and retrieving electronic documents using a document management system.
Regularly filing documents with Federal and state courts, including e-filings.
Management of incoming and outgoing correspondence in a timely manner.
Initiating new file opening processes, conducting conflict checks and creating appropriate document management folders.
Scheduling court dates and other important meetings, maintaining calendar and deadline reminder systems in Outlook.
Proofreading, reviewing and editing bills.
Accurate and timely entries of time into the accounting system.
Backing up and providing coverage for other attorneys as part of a team.
Ensuring confidentiality of all client matters.
Requirements
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required.
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in Construction Litigation is highly preferred.
Proficient in litigation processes, deadlines, procedures, and court rules.
Must have a high level of proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite of products; experience with document management systems (iManage) and Elite billing system highly preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence, and reports from rough drafts and/or dictation accurately.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Superior interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.
Self-motivated, capable of executing and completing projects under tight timelines.
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