Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY)
JOB POSTING
Legal Secretary - Watertown, N.Y.
The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is committed to a diverse, well balanced and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply for employment opportunities.
LASMNY is a non-profit public interest law firm. We provide free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer. The program area includes (13) counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego and Otsego. In addition, our Farmworker Law Project services the entire New York State out of our New Paltz Office.
Visit us at www.lasmny.org
LASMNY is actively seeking one (1) self-motivated full-time Legal Secretary. The Legal Secretary role is a first point of contact to serve our clients. Responsible for managing the front desk, answering phones, handling incoming mail/emails, data entry and providing all other administrative/clerical support as needed. This position is based in our Watertown office and reports to a Managing Attorney.
Essential Job Functions
• Under Managing Attorney supervision, must handle assigned files and assist with delivering quality legal services;
• Effectively and efficiently communicate with clients and applicants for service over the phone or in person;
• Prepare and proofread legal correspondence, agreements, petitions, pleadings, motions and interrogatories;
• Schedule client appointments and calendar court appearances;
• Open new cases in our case management system and enter information such as case notes documenting client contacts;
• Conduct administrative tasks as necessary;
• Will be required to comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations, LASMNY policies and procedures and grant-based reporting requirements.
• Perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Qualifications
• Two (2) years Legal Secretary or relevant experience;
• Knowledge of legal terminology;
• Experience with legal correspondence and court filing procedures a plus;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, database management and computerized legal research;
• Familiarity with legal profession and civil legal services for low income individuals, households and communities;
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, computer printers, etc.;
• Ability to work independently, efficiently and collaboratively with others within and outside of LASMNY;
• Bilingual or multilingual a plus.
LASMNY offers a generous benefit package, effective as of date of hire. Medical, vision, dental, life, supplemental life, voluntary, FSA, HSA, 403(b), SEP/IRA, mileage reimbursement, training, registration fees, NYS/County Bar dues, PTO, Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Bar Exam Leave, EAP, Loan Repayment and (13) Holidays.
Application Process - We encourage interested qualified applicants to apply for this position by providing a cover letter, resume, writing sample and contact information for (3) professional references at [email protected]
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