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Jr. Legal Assistant (DMA I)
Syracuse, NY Job Title: Jr. Legal Assistant Department: Legal Department Location: Syracuse, New York Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $19.05/hr (SCA contract) Overview: The Jr. Legal Assistant will work under the direction of a Supervisory Legal Assistant and provide automated litigation assistance using various office software. They will also be responsible for maintaining case data, scheduling appointments and interviews, and providing administrative support to the legal team. Key Responsibilities: - Provide automated litigation assistance using various office software - Input and docket case data into an automated case management system - Open new cases, send demand letters, subpoenas, and file liens - Arrange travel and prepare itineraries and travel authorizations - Maintain calendar of assigned active cases and track filing, hearing, and trial dates - Provide word processing and data entry/retrieval - Answer inquiries regarding case related information - Receive telephone calls and visitors and distribute incoming mail and packages - Support meeting set up and break down - Operate office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, and scanners - Type routine forms and letters - Assist with organizing and closing case files - Perform administrative tasks and assist with small projects - Serve as backup to reception as needed Minimum Requirements: - Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization - One year of experience with litigation support projects or undergraduate degree - Coursework in legal related studies is helpful - Ability to work independently and as a part of a team - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Familiarity with Windows Operating systems, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel - Experience with government networks environments, internet, and server-based databases - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines - Comfortable working in an office setting Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience working in a legal office setting - Experience with data entry, calendar management, and docketing Salary Information: This position supports an SCA (Service Contract Act) contract, and the hourly wage is determined by the Department of Labor. This position is classified as a General Clerk III and the hourly wage is $19.05/hr and is eligible for Health and Welfare. Company Information: Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. Their hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters. H1: Jr. Legal Assistant (DMA I) - Syracuse, New York H2: Full Time Legal Assistant Position at Amentum H2: Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Jr. Legal Assistant Bullet Points: - Provide automated litigation assistance using various office software - Maintain case data and schedule appointments and interviews - Assist with travel arrangements and preparation of travel authorizations - Maintain calendar of active cases and track important dates - Provide word processing and data entry/retrieval support - Answer inquiries regarding case related information - Receive and distribute incoming calls, mail, and packages - Operate office equipment and assist with routine tasks - Assist with organizing and closing case files - Perform administrative tasks and assist with small projects - Serve as backup to reception as needed - Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization - One year of experience with litigation support projects or undergraduate degree - Coursework in legal related studies is helpful - Ability to work independently and as a part of a team - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Familiarity with Windows Operating systems, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel - Experience with government networks environments, internet, and server-based databases - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines - Comfortable working in an office setting - Prior experience working in a legal office setting is preferred - Experience with data entry, calendar management, and docketing is helpful - This position supports an SCA (Service Contract Act) contract - Hourly wage is determined by the Department of Labor - Classified as a General Clerk III and eligible for Health and Welfare benefits - Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Values diversity in the workplace - Hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment - Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters. |
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