Junior Legal Assistant

Who we are

From offices in Utica, our attorneys appear in state and federal courts throughout New York. Since 1964, the firm has defended insurers and self-insured employers in New York.

Role overview

The role is new and comes from growth in our client base. Full-time, in office. Hourly pay with overtime when needed.

Main duties

• Process payments to trust accounts per firm procedures.
• Prepare and send monthly invoices and enter attorney time.
• File documents with the court electronically, and in person when required.
• Open new matters and run conflict checks in Clio.
• Scan, name and file documents in the document management system.
• Format and finalize pleadings, letters and agreements in Word.
• Manage attorney calendars, including court dates, depositions and client meetings.

Minimum qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or law firm receptionist.
• High school diploma required; legal secretary certificate or associate degree preferred.
• Familiar with court e-filing in New York.
• Typing speed of 60+ WPM.
• Discreet with confidential information.

Why work with us

Compensation: $20.00-$23.50/hr DOE.

• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Weekly pay.

Utica Legal is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Interview process: a phone call, a meeting with the hiring manager, and a final conversation with the team.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Utica Legal.