Job description

Samuelson Hause PLLC is a Garden City, Long Island boutique firm concentrating in matrimonial and family law. We are a small firm with four attorneys and two paralegals. We have a congenial environment, work well together, and make work fun. We get excited about our cases and strategizing to help our clients move forward emotionally and financially after divorce. We believe in work/life balance and overtime is rare. We strive to maintain a positive spirit in the firm and have firm lunches twice a month.

We are searching for a legal assistant to add to our team, and are open to either full or part-time.

About You

You have 2+ years’ experience working in a law firm, and you have an interest in matrimonial law. You exude a warm and caring demeanor so that clients feel welcome. You have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. You enjoy learning, have a sense of curiosity, and you’re willing to take on new tasks. You are searching for a career and not just a job.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Greeting clients,
• Answering phones,
• Scheduling appointments,
• Filing,
• Data entry, including entering timeslips
• Reviewing financial statements
• Basic document preparation (pleadings, net worth statements, discovery, motion papers, agreements, etc.)

Experience & Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience as a legal assistant
• Associate degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Knowledge of WordPerfect preferred
• ECourt filing experience
• Timeslips experience

We value our team and offer for full-time staff*:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• 401K plan – 3% contribution with a possible maximum of 6% contribution
• Paid time off – 15 vacation/person days and 12 paid holidays
• Convenient location with parking provided
• Summer Fridays – firm closes at 2:30pm

*Waiting period may apply. Subject to change without notice.

Salary is dependent on your experience.

To apply for this unique opportunity, please submit a detailed resume as well as a cover letter telling us why you are the best fit for us and why you’re searching for a new position. Include a subject line with the reference PTTR.

Applications are only accepted through this listing. No agencies please.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Garden City, NY 11530: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred)
• legal assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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