BBC Law, LLP is looking for a legal assistant in their New York office. The ideal candidate will be a detail oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support our New York office with administrative and clerical duties. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment and a working knowledge of legal procedures and terminology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and organize legal files, documents and case materials (electronically and physically)
- Schedule and coordinate depositions
- Communicate with other attorneys, witnesses and experts
- Maintain attorney calendars with important case deadlines, reminders, hearings, trials, etc.
- Process mail (incoming and outgoing)
- Process vendor invoices for payment
- Maintain office supplies
Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- 2+ years of experience in a legal or administrative support role preferred
- familiarity with legal terminology, documentation and court procedures
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal management software
- excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Work Environment:
- We offer a partial hybrid schedule (4 days in the NY office and 1 day work from home)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
- PTO hours
- 401k with a matching component