Legal Clerk

Family law is the core of the practice: divorce, custody, support and adoption. Since 1944, the firm has defended insurers and self-insured employers in New York. Bar dues and CLE costs are paid by the firm.

The position:

The Legal Clerk supports two attorneys with scheduling, document formatting, filing, billing and client calls. This is an in-person role at our Rochester location.

Job duties:

• Format and finalize pleadings, letters and agreements in Word
• Process payments to trust accounts per firm procedures
• Manage attorney calendars, including court dates, depositions and client meetings
• Assemble document packages for signing and notarization
• Keep client contact information and matter lists up to date
• Send engagement letters and collect retainers
• Track incoming mail and get time-sensitive items to the attorney right away
• Scan, name and file documents in the document management system

Minimum qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or law firm receptionist
• Typing speed of 60+ WPM
• Experience with Clio, PracticePanther, Smokeball or a similar system
• Discreet with confidential information
• Familiar with court e-filing in New York
• Professional with clients who may be upset

Nice to have:

• Legal billing software such as TimeSolv or LawPay
• Notary public
• Bilingual English and Spanish

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

$21.00 - $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%
• Three weeks of PTO to start
• Paid holidays

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Bayou Law Group.