Legal Assistant/Paralegal - NY

Greenspoon Marder

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, Attorney, Billing, Calendar Management, Check Processing, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Disability Insurance, Disbursements, Documentation Format, Due Diligence, EEO Regulations, Expense Reports, File Maintenance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Insurance, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Loans, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Plan Meetings, Project/Program Coordination, Real Estate, Reimbursement, Sales, Service Delivery, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Videoconferencing, iManage
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
Today

Legal Assistant/Paralegal needed in our New York office! The Legal Assistant/Paralegal plays a crucial role in supporting the Real Estate practice group and boosting attorney efficiency by managing information and aiding in the delivery of legal services, including client interactions. This position demands a proactive attitude to ensure tasks are completed on time, exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to excel in a high-volume, fast‑paced environment. This role will also handle paralegal level billable tasks. Minimum of three years' experience working in a law firm environment, preferably working with commercial real estate attorneys. Proficient in most current versions of MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Duties And ResponsibilitiesProvide legal administrative support to attorneys.Assist with practice group billing and invoicing.Handle general correspondence.Assist with due diligence as requested.File both physical and electronic documents.Take client calls, connecting all incoming calls, including initial screening for potential clients.Responsible for all aspects of client intake including collection of all pertinent information, file opening, engagement documents, etc.Schedule and coordinate meetings including videoconferences, and conference calls.Manage attorneys' contacts, schedule, and calendar.Track due dates and deadlines.Enter time for timekeepers and print reports as requested.Track and record own billable and non‑billable time as applicable.Create, revise, and format legal documents.Prepare closing binders via iManage, as well as physical binders.Process expense reports.Process check requests for vendor costs and trust disbursements.Find and retrieve information from files.Assist with follow up on AR collection.Assist attorneys in preparation for meetings.Maintain confidentiality of client information.Coordinate projects and daily department functions.Provide excellent customer service to all clients both over the phone and via email.Update and track cases via excel sheet; assist attorney in preparing and managing real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, lease transactions, loan transactions and corporate matters.Identify which documents are necessary for closing and generate same with limited oversight.Facilitate communication between the attorneys for buyers and sellers, clients, lenders and other parties involved in the transactions.Attend closing with attorney when necessary.Prepare signature pages for all deal documents.Ability to transition between various types of transactions and support various attorneys as needed.Prepare and maintain closing checklists.Maintain organized files for voluminous transactions.Manage information through various firm databases, including but not limited to MS Teams, Word, Excel, iManage, and other platforms.Other duties as assigned.BenefitsHeavily subsidized health insurance premiumsOur health plan includes Firm paid HSA contributions ranging from $600 and $1,200 annuallyFirm pays 100% of employee only premium for dental and vision insurance and provides inexpensive options for dependentsTax advantaged account options like Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care AccountsLife Insurance, paid by the FirmLong‑Term Disability Insurance, paid by the FirmEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)11 paid holidays (in 2026)Generous PTO for full-time employeesTraditional and Roth 401(k) options from day one. Eligible for discretionary Firm matching contribution.The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $100,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law.Equal Opportunity EmployerGreenspoon Marder is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.All inquiries will be kept confidential.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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