Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Scahill Law Group, P.C. is a leading New York Litigation Law Firm dedicated to serving commercial insurers and self-insured corporations. For over 40 years, we have focused solely on Civil and Insurance Defense Litigation for first-party and third-party lawsuits. Our practice groups include the defense of insurance, automobile, construction, labor law, and contract matters, as well as claims filed under the Child Victims Act and the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law.

We are seeking motivated Legal Assistants to join our team. Supporting our paralegals requires organization, dedication, and other traits to successfully handle various legal tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

· Provide efficient administrative support.

· Assist paralegals in handling various legal tasks.

· Assist with drafting correspondence to clients and adversaries, discovery demands, basic motions, etc.

· Mail, fax, E-File, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.

· 1+ years of office experience; knowledge of insurance defense and/or personal injury law is a plus.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

· Attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume firm.

Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Compensation: $20 - $28 per hour, commensurate with experience.