Junior Legal Assistant/Paralegal Job at Yankwitt LLP, White Plains, NY

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  • Yankwitt LLP
  • White Plains, NY

Job Description

Boutique litigation firm based in White Plains seeks an entry-level junior legal assistant/paralegal to support a team of fifteen (15) attorneys and two full-time paralegals in a fast-paced, collegial work environment with room for growth. Position is full-time in office.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with trial and court appearance preparation including the assembly of exhibits, trial binders, and additional resources
  • Assist with document productions, including organization of documents and Bates stamping
  • Order, follow-up on, and organize relevant medical records for large docket of premises liability cases
  • Communicate with court personnel, vendors, clients, and other attorneys as requested.
  • Manage paper and electronic files/documentation
  • Maintain firm and attorney calendars as directed by paralegal staff
  • Submit e-filings via federal, New York, and New Jersey electronic systems (candidate will be trained on applicable systems)
  • Hand deliver/file hard copy documents in state and federal courts
  • Assist with maintenance of firm's CRM database
  • Answer firm's main phone line as needed
  • Provide additional support to paralegals and attorneys as needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum Associate's Degree required
  • Ability to problem solve, prioritize, and multitask
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Team player and willingness to work overtime (nights and weekends) as requested

Salary: $35,000 - $55,000 commensurate with experience plus discretionary annual bonus. The firm is proud to offer comprehensive benefits options including medical, dental, vision, Safe Harbor 401k, PTO, paid holidays.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Night shift, Weekend work,

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