Legal Assistant
Cullen and Dykman•Uniondale, NY
•$50,000 - $70,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Firm is seeking to add a Legal Assistant to its Commercial Loan Transaction Banking team in our Uniondale, Long Island office. This position will be assisting in the coordination of commercial loan closing activities.
Requirements
- 2+ years of relevant work experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Strong academic background.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be conscientious, organized, detail-oriented and a team player.
- Ability to work independently and multi-task.
Nice To Haves
- Four-year college degree is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with UCC filings preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Organize and catalogue documents pertinent to transaction closings.
- Draft supporting loan documents, reports, memoranda and correspondence.
- Maintain filing system, ensuring accessibility completeness and accuracy of the database.
- Assisting attorneys in organizing and carrying out special projects as assigned or requested.
- Communicate professionally with clients, financial institutions, title companies and opposing counsel.
- Draft routine correspondence and transmittal letters.
- Review documents for completeness and accuracy before execution and recording.
- Enter billing information, maintain time records, and assist with invoicing as needed.
- Format, proofread, and revise legal documents related to lending transactions.
- Perform document management, scanning, copying, and electronic filing using legal practice management software.
Benefits
- competitive salary
- excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
