The Law Offices of Patrick A. Mullin is a boutique tax defense and white-collar criminal defense law firm which is seeking a full-time experienced Legal Assistant to work onsite at its Fort Lee, New Jersey and New York City offices. The applicant must also be available to work in both our Fort Lee and Manhattan offices and must have transportation available to both offices.
The job functions will include, among other things, legal billing, bookkeeping, general office administration, computer and technology assistance, answering telephone calls, scheduling, filing, organization, assisting with correspondence and email management.
The ideal candidate should have experience in a Legal Assistant role and should be highly reliable, personable and punctual, organized, and skilled with the use of computers and technology, including both Apple and PC products, TimeSlips billing software, Quicken bookkeeping software, and Abacus legal software.
A Bachelor’s Degree is required, with a Graduate Degree preferred, along with a minimum of three (3) strong professional references and experience working as a Legal Assistant.
In addition, the following skills are required:
· High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, Apple products, TimeSlips billing software, Quicken, and Abacus legal software
· High level of proficiency with computers and technology
· Extensive knowledge of law office filing systems
· Extensive knowledge of office phone systems and copier/scanner functions
· Excellent people and communication skills and a high level of reliability and organization
· Above all else, must be a person of character and maturity and highly trustworthy
Salary commensurate with skills and experience.
If interested, please contact The Law Offices of Patrick A. Mullin via email with a cover letter, resume, and reference list.