Marshall Dennehey · 7 hours ago
Legal Administrative Assistant – 3-5 Yrs Experience – Civil Defense Litigation - Melville, NY
Melville, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expMarshall Dennehey is a law firm seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant with 3-5 years of civil defense litigation experience to join its Melville, NY office. The role involves performing secretarial and clerical duties, managing attorney schedules, and maintaining legal documents and files.
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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
Qualification
Required
Must have at least 3 years 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
Proven track record of organization skills
Possess excellent typing skills
Possess a keen eye for detail
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a team environment
Benefits
Competitive salary
Excellent benefits package
Company
Marshall Dennehey
Marshall Dennehey is a law firm that deals in civil defense litigation and general liability with an affordable and pragmatic approach.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
G. Mark Thompson
President & CEO
Colleen Bannon
Chief Operating Officer
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