Legal Assistant (On-Site)

Kaufman Dolowich LLP•Woodbury, NY

6h•$55,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kaufman Dolowich is seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of experience to join their growing team in the Long Island Legal Support Department. This role involves providing comprehensive support to attorneys, including document production, drafting legal documents, preparing court filings, managing calendars, scheduling depositions and mediations, and handling client and external communications. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic self-starter.

Requirements

3+ years of litigation experience
Exceptional writing, communication, and organization skills
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy and knowledge of legal terminology

Responsibilities

Assist with complex document production, drafting pleadings, discovery and correspondence (including Bates Stamping)
Create Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
Prepare court filings and file with various courts (traditional and e-filings)
Communicate with court staff regarding various issues
Handle outgoing and incoming mail/FedEx for assigned attorneys
Maintain calendars for assigned attorneys
Prepare Trial Memorandum and calendar all appearances/deadlines
Schedule Depositions, Mediations, as well as handling all calendaring for assigned attorneys
Scan and uploads documents to the document management system and creates templates for new files
Answer telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow-up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others
Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations