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Weitz & Luxenberg PC · 5 hours ago

Legal Assistant

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$40K/yr - $45K/yr

Weitz & Luxenberg PC is a law firm located in New York City, and they are seeking a Legal Assistant to provide clerical and research support to attorneys. The role involves document preparation, legal research, and case file management, among other responsibilities.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Communicate with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects

Analyze and research statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys

Develop and maintain records on specific cases

Draft legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures

Interview clients and witnesses and prepare summaries of their statements

Prepare, organize, store, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items

Manage attorney calendar

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal terminologyLegal researchLegal software proficiencyTime managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationCustomer serviceAnalytical skillsDiscretionJudgmentInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailProblem-solvingConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree is preferred, recently graduated candidates are encouraged to apply

Familiarity with legal terminology, principles, research methodologies, and court procedures is a plus

Proficient in learning and utilizing legal software effectively

Excellent time management skills with a proven track record of meeting deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Highly organized with a keen attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment

Company

Weitz & Luxenberg PC

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Weitz & Luxenberg is New York City’s largest personal injury and mass-tort plaintiffs’ law firm.

Founded in 1986

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

http://weitzlux.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

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