Hiring Legal Assistant for Real Estate Attorney in Smithtown
Qualifications
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
Paralegals & Legal Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)
Office Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
Full Job Description
No litigation, no court - mostly purchases, sales, and refinances.
Some office experience is preferred, but will train.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Drafting and revising documents (must be familiar with Microsoft Office, particularly Word)
Heavy email and some telephone correspondence with clients, banks, bank attorneys, title companies, brokers
Billing and mailing
Scheduling appointments, meetings, closings, etc.
File organization
Office supply inventory
Printing, scanning, copying, etc.
Candidate must be outgoing and friendly, and have good oral, written, and organizational skills.
There will be times when you will be in the office by yourself – you have to be comfortable working alone
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week. Monday – Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, but hours are somewhat flexible. Depending on how busy we are, you will leave early some days, and on the rare occasion, you will have some longer days.
Pay: Starting pay $25.00/hr, bi-weekly, commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
Lunch most days
Paid time off/sick days
Work Location: Smithtown, NY