Busy Long Island Law Firm Seeks Immediate Legal Assistant/Receptionist

Job description:

Small, fast-paced, Manhasset based civil litigation law firm seeks a full time legal assistant/receptionist to become part of our team! You will provide overall support to attorneys and paralegals and interact directly with clients, courts, attorneys, medical providers, insurance adjusters, and vendors in a challenging, yet enjoyable work environment. The position offers an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience and grow with the firm by being involved in a variety of matters, including Personal Injury; Landlord-Tenant disputes; Family Law; Contract Disputes; Estate Litigation, and more. Responsibilities include:

• Answering phone calls;
• Scheduling court appearances and depositions;
• Managing calendars for attorneys;
• File/deadline management;
• Client and attorney contact;
• Office errands; and
• Legal tasks, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a legal assistant, legal receptionist, or other law firm experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate;
• Strong work ethic and fast learner;
• Strong team player with excellent communication and phone skills;
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, being deadline and detailed-oriented;
• Ability to speak Spanish is a strong plus but not required
• Have a car and be willing to travel outside of Nassau County, as needed and with reimbursement; and
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal software.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Please respond with resume and cover letter that includes available start date and compensation requirements. Applications without these documents and information may not be considered. Kohan Law Group, PC is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year