Job Description

THE SIEGEL LAW FIRM, P.C. is a Real Estate, Litigation, Corporate, Landlord-Tenant, and Employment Law firm in Garden City, NY. We are currently seeking a PARALEGAL / LEGAL ASSISTANT with good written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational skills, is computer literate, and has a strong enthusiasm to experience personal growth. Some experience (or exposure) is preferred.

The position will require an ability to conduct a variety of tasks to support the daily functions of a boutique law firm. Such tasks include client interactions, drafting and preparing legal documents, marketing efforts, maintaining and organizing files, and other administrative office duties.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• No micromanaging/ job autonomy
• Great place to learn and grow
• Busy yet stress free work environment
• Great position for ambitious people with an entrepreneurial spirit

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Client Intake- Interact with prospective clients and existing clients on a daily basis, discuss facts, establish potential for business with firm;
• Management and upkeep of legal marketing services that recruit potential clientele
• Organize and maintain documents in a paper or electronic filing systems;
• Update law firm calendar
• Various telephone tasks
• Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation;
• Utilization of case management software;
• Write reports to help lawyers prepare for trials;
• Draft correspondence and legal documents, such as contracts, petitions, and summons and complaints;
• Obtain affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in court;
• File exhibits, petitions, summons and complaints, interrogatories, discovery and inspection and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel;
• Call clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions;
• Supervise accounts receivables and collection of client invoices.

JOB ​QUALIFICATIONS:

• LITIGATION EXPERIENCE IS STRONGLY PREFERRED
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• Familiarity with legal research
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Very computer savvy
• Experience with Zola software is a plus

Company Description

The Siegel Law Firm, P.C. is dedicated in providing each of our clients with highly personalized legal services in private, convenient locations in Long Island and New York City. Our firm has over thirty (30) years of experience advising and representing clients in a variety of legal matters including, real estate, corporate law, landlord tenet, litigation, employment, and finance.