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Keller, O'Reilly & Watson P.C. · 1 day ago

Legal Assistant

Woodbury, NY

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25/hr - $30/hr

1+ years exp

Keller, O'Reilly & Watson P.C. is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their legal team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across various legal practice areas, ensuring smooth operations and assisting attorneys with case management.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys and support staff with pleadings, return dates, deadlines, scheduling Examinations before Trial, verify Court appearance types (i.e. in person/virtual/submissions)

Monitor Court filings (Answers, Counterclaims, Motions, Orders, Court Notices)

Support the preparation of legal filings and manage document review processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with Court requirements

Perform administrative duties including scheduling appointments, managing calendars for attorneys, answering phones with professional etiquette, and providing executive administrative support as needed

Support litigation efforts by coordinating depositions, trial preparations, and liaising with external parties when necessary

Proficient knowledge of TimeSlips billing program for entering attorneys billable hours

Contribute to the overall organization of the law office by handling clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, transcription module, proofreading documents for accuracy, and maintaining compliance with firm policies

Additional legal/office assistance as needed including reception backup as well as assisting with processing mail