Receptionist/Legal Assistant

Kaufman Dolowich LLP•Woodbury, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. News in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms,” is seeking a Receptionist/Legal Assistant. Our Long Island Legal Support Department is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic self-starter to join our growing team!

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment.
Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Detail oriented.
Quick learner and hard worker.
Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Greet visitors, in person or on the telephone, and appropriately direct their inquiries to appropriate personnel, by maintaining departmental directories.
Maintains a safe and clean reception area.
Maintains confidential information in a professional and trustworthy manner.
Sorts and distributes all in-coming mail (i.e., USPS, FedEx, UPS), ensuring mail documents are loaded in the firm system and distributed to attorneys.
Assists with office operations by weighing outgoing mail and providing postage stamps for various staff members when needed.
Reserves conference rooms for upcoming meetings, maintaining a tidy space.
At request of attorneys and supervisor, provide follow up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others.
Prepares, edits and proofreads a variety of documents, e.g. correspondence, agreements and pleadings.
Provides legal assistance and administrative support to assigned attorneys.
Assists administrative staff/paralegals, as requested by Office Manager.
Works with document management system and other systems to perform administrative work.
Assists with travel arrangements for attorneys.
Other duties, as needed, to support office operations.