Legal Secretary/Assistant

Legal Secretary/Assistant Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday to Friday (8:30am – 5:00pm) Compensation: $38,000–$45,000 Annually, depending on experience Work Location: One location (900 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314) About the Firm For more than 30 years, Muchnik Elder Law P.C., together with its predecessor firms, has specialized in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Probate, Guardianship, and Trust open new matters; retire and close files in accordance with firm procedures. Initiate and respond to telephone calls, handle incoming and outgoing mail, and draft responses to correspondence. Mail retainer agreements and manage related follow-up with clients. Review and input billable time entries and client-related expenses with attention to accuracy and detail. Check for client conflicts and ensure proper file and matter setup in firm systems. Organize and maintain electronic and paper filing systems to ensure easy retrieval and confidentiality of records. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support the efficient operation of the legal practice. Qualifications Familiarity with legal terminology and documentation A professional and courteous manner Ability to type quickly and accurately Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office Legal assistant/secretarial experience (2-5 years) Computer Literacy in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, etc.) and Word Perfect Able to reliably meet the on-site work schedule. Compensation Package Includes $38,000–$45,000 annually based on experience Retirement plan with employer contribution Tax-free reimbursement for employee individual health insurance premiums (e.g., nystateofhealthmarketplace plans) Generous Paid Time Off Convenient free parking, and reimbursement of business mileage and expense related to client matters Supportive, collegial team environment with opportunity for growth and advancement