Administrative Specialist

Description SUMMARY

This position includes but is not limited to handling certain tasks associated with reception, mail, filing legal documents, updating client and internal case management systems, supporting attorneys and paralegals, and various other administrative tasks. In this position you will need to possess the willingness to work well in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently at times.

This is a full-time, onsite position in our New York City, NY office, located at:
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840, New York, NY 10170

No legal experience necessary.

• Reception, including phone calls
• Filing pleadings
• Receiving, scanning, sending mail and other legal communications.
• Consistently and accurately updating case management systems.
• Retrieving and responding to a variety of clients and internal firm requests via phone or email.
• Learning basic legal documents and terminology.
• Ensuring timely, courteous, and thorough responses to a heavy volume of email correspondence.
• Providing exceptional customer service to clients at every level of interaction.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of client and borrower information and firm processes.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Ability to carry 10 pounds or more.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Must be committed to providing exceptional customer service.
• Must be able to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner.
• Must be self motivated.
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills; the position requires the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to continual change.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.

• High school degree required.
• College degree or current college student strongly preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. This is a full-time position Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes a salary commensurate with your experience and accomplishments.

If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a dynamic, growing firm, please submit your resume. Resume submissions will be considered confidential.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

** Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration***