Garden City area law firm seeks a full-time experienced assistant.
The firm seeks a friendly, well-spoken person to answer phones for prospective client intakes, client inquiries, and appointments.Responsibilities include data entry, database and website research, document processing, proofreading, filing, mail preparation, email monitoring. and general multitasking.
The applicant must be detail-oriented with high accuracy across all tasks. A New York State notary license is a plus, and a driver's license is a must.
This is a supportive work environment with monthly staff luncheons and individual monthly conferences.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm with a paid lunch hour.
Starting pay: $22–$26/hour, depending on experience.
Benefits :
After 6 months–the employer contributes to the employee’s private health insurance plan
After 6 months–10 days of paid time off (and 10 paid court holidays) per year
3rd year–employer contribution to the employee SEPP retirement plan
Paid training and professional development
Requirements and Skills :
Trustworthy : Ability to handle sensitive information . Must maintain client confidentiality and privacy.
Proactive and Resourceful : Creative problem solving. Ability to anticipate attorney’s and clients’ needs proactively.
Client-Focused : Professional, courteous, and respectful demeanor towards all other employees and clients, extremely strong and clear communicator, both verbal and written.
Detail-Oriented : Meticulous attention to detail, extremely organized.
Multitasker : Ability to manage multiple tasks and cases under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Outlook, MS Access, MS Word, WordPerfect, and Excel.
Proficiency in English is mandatory.
A New York notary license is a plus. A driver's license is a must.