Legal Assistant Job at Weitz & Luxenberg PC, New York, NY

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  • Weitz & Luxenberg PC
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Summary

This role will work out of our New York City office assisting attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services, including document preparation and review, legal research, and file organization.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Communicate with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
  • Analyze and research statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
  • Develop and maintain records on specific cases.
  • Draft legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
  • Interview clients and witnesses and prepare summaries of their statements.
  • Prepare, organize, store, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
  • Manage attorney calendar.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred, recently graduated candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Familiarity with legal terminology, principles, research methodologies, and court procedures is a plus.
  • Proficient in learning and utilizing legal software effectively.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.

The annualized salary range for this position is $40,000 to $45,000.

The referenced salary range is based on the Firm's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

E-Verify

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.

Job Tags

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