Employment Type: Full Time, On Site
Application Deadline: Until the position is filled
Please apply by directly emailing us at . See more below.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist clients and visitors; support clients in completing intake forms.
- Manage client consultation appointments and efficiently coordinate attorneys’ schedules. Update consultation calendars in real-time and ensure related reports to ensure smooth consultation processes.
- Accurately enter and maintain client information, notes, and case records in legal case management systems. Support administrative tasks such as daily logs and summary reports, maintaining accurate and up-to-date client data.
- Provide support for attorneys in case and transaction management.
- Assist with preparation of presentations, checklists, and procedural guides for clients and internal use.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a law firm or an equivalent environment
- Ability to provide professional and courteous client service at all times, exercising sound judgment, discretion and diplomacy
- Professional, flexible, and collaborative approach to working with attorneys, colleagues and clients
- Ability to work efficiently in a highly demanding environment while managing multiple priorities
- Ability to perform administrative responsibilities accurately and efficiently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated experience with legal document preparation, drafting, and case file management
- Working knowledge of e-filing systems (e.g., NYSCEF) and legal software such as Clio
- Prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm or professional environment
- Proficiency in another language
What We Offer
- Performance/discretionary incentives
- Opportunities for professional and career development
- Engagement in global legal projects to enhance international expertise
Salary & Compensation: $50,000 to $55,000 commensurate with experience, qualifications and demonstrated capabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity: SJKP, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Role requirements
Minimum relevant experience: 3 years
Required skills
legal document preparation
drafting
case file management
client service
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
communication skills
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