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Full-time Legal Secretary
Williamsville, NY Job Title: Full-time Legal Secretary at Law Firm in Litigation Department Experience Level: 1-2 years of office legal experience (willing to consider less experience) H1: Join Our Team as a Full-time Legal Secretary at a Highly Regarded Law Firm H2: Become Part of Our Litigation Department and Work with Experienced Attorneys Overview: - Gross Polowy LLC, a reputable law firm in the real estate industry, is seeking a professional and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join their Litigation department - Best & Brightest Companies to work for in NYS and Best Places to Work in WNY - Proactive, organized, and dependable candidates are encouraged to apply - Overtime may be required based on department demands Responsibilities: - Draft correspondence to clients and opposing counsel with attorney oversight and input - Prepare pleadings, serve on opposing counsel, submit to court, and obtain local counsel if necessary - Prepare caption and signature line for reply papers to opposition and affirmation in opposition to defendants' motion - Fax, file, scan, and perform clerical duties - Proofread all documents before sending to court - Compile documents for motions/applications - Contact and notice local counsel, opposing counsel, mortgagors, and county clerks - Maintain constant contact with local counsel and opposing counsel per attorney directives - Update client systems and firm's case management system with timely updates and complete tasks in a timely manner - Calendar motion dates and appearances - Approve invoices - Additional duties as assigned and/or as business needs dictate Experience Level & Behavior: - 1-2 years of office legal experience preferred, but willing to consider less experience - Able and willing to bring questions and/or concerns to direct Manager - Displays a positive attitude when under pressure of deadlines - Overtime required as per department demands Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: - Solid computer skills and accurate keyboarding skills - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Strong time management skills - Strong comprehension and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think analytically - Strong verbal and written communication and client interpersonal skills - Self-motivated and proactive individual - Ability to work in a team environment to meet changing priorities and deadlines, as needed Salary Information: - Pay range: $18.00/hour - $22.00/hour at commencement of employment - Base pay may vary depending on individualized factors such as market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience - Total compensation package may include other elements such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits (401(k) eligibility, paid time off) dependent on the position offered - Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided upon receiving an offer of employment Department: Litigation Law Firm: Gross Polowy LLC (replacing company name) Environment: - Best & Brightest Companies to work for in NYS and Best Places to Work in WNY - Proactive, organized, and dependable candidates are encouraged to apply Benefits: - Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (401(k) eligibility, paid time off) dependent on the position offered - Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided upon receiving an offer of employment |
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