Job Description
Fusco Personnel is actively recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join our well-respected client in the Albany, NY area. The ideal candidate will have some experience with IP law and a couple of years’ experience in a law firm.
This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity. Please apply today if interested!
Job Responsibilities
Draft and formatting memos, correspondence, legal documents and various forms.
Proofread material for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting.
Organize workload to comply with deadlines and priorities established by attorneys.
Work alongside attorneys to facilitate the client in-take process.
Maintain an organized file and records system including electronic and paper document management.
Schedule court depositions, court reporters, expert witnesses, hearings, and other special functions.
Make travel or conference arrangements, as needed.
Provide support to other Legal Assistants as needed.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Latham, NY |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $55,000–$65,000 Per Year |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Latham, NY, US |
| Website | http://fuscopersonnel.net/ |
Qualifications
2+ years of administrative experience in the legal field or equivalent.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (a plus).
Knowledge of legal terminology, legal forms and documents, and legal practices and procedures.
Strong technical skills, including knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, document management programs and Internet applications.
Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Excellent written, verbal and listening skills. Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, clients, co-workers and other individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.
Experience using iManage and Intapp (a plus).
About Company
Fusco Personnel is an award winning Recruiting Firm and NYS Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) serving the Capital Region since 1994. We specialize in executive searches, mid-level recruits, human resources consulting, as well as, temporary/contract and temp-to-hire staffing.
Fusco Personnel’s areas of expertise include information technology, finance, sales, human resources, accounting, engineering, bio-tech, clinical/non-clinical healthcare, and administrative/clerical personnel.
Our superior service combined with our highly qualified, vetted candidates set us apart from other firms. There is never a fee to applicants.
Recruiting Talent and Culture
Skills
- Attorneyunmatched
- Intellectual Property (IP)unmatched
- Legalunmatched
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