Legal Assistant

Ready to take the next step in your career? Look no further than the Woodbury, Long Island, office of Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. news in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms." Our Legal Support Department is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic Legal Assistant, to join their growing team!

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares, edits and proofreads a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).
• Manages and assists with complex document production (including Bates Stamping).
• Drafts simple pleadings, correspondence, as well as preparing and finalizing discovery.
• Prepares court filings (make copies for filing, service copies, prepare attorney service order slip).
• Creates Table of Contents and Table of Authorities utilizing tables function in Word and create them with accuracy.
• Traditional and e-filing in Federal courts and Court of Appeals.
• Prepares shell responses to propounded discovery accurately and efficiently.
• Communicates with court staff regarding various issues.
• Handles outgoing and incoming mail/FedEx for assigned attorneys (calendar any related deadlines, court appearances, meetings, mediations, etc.).
• Maintains calendars to include coordination and scheduling meetings, depositions, conference calls, sending calendar invites and reminders, and reserve conference rooms. Track deadlines and status of cases/matters, and update attorneys on court deadlines.
• Prepares Trial Memorandum and calendar all appearances/deadlines.
• Schedules local and out-of-town depositions, as well as mediations, schedules conference rooms (in office and remotely), coordinates court reporter/videographer.
• Scans and uploads documents to document management systems.
• Assists with trial preparation: create trial notebooks; coordinates trial copy jobs with copy service; coordinates delivery and picks up trial notebooks, etc. from court.
• Creates Masters for new files (Case Information Sheet, Caption, Proof of Service, Letter to Carrier and Client, and Letter to Plaintiff’s Counsel).
• Answers telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow-up and interact with clients, outside counsel, among others.
• Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations.

Benefits:

• PTO.
• Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits packages (Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Plans).
• Firm paid Life/AD&D and LTD.
• Professional team-oriented environment.

• Previous law firm experience preferred.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
• Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. 

Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses

Target Hiring Range: $50,000 - $65,000

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.