Compensation: $25 – $30 per hour
Job Title: Legal Assistant – Civil Litigation
Job #: 5586
Location:  Albany, NY
Category: Legal
Position Type: 3-month contract position

Description:
Our client is currently seeking a Legal Assistant with civil litigation experience. This is a 3-month contract position.

Responsibilities Include:

• Administrative and clerical duties such as answering phones, drafting and preparing documents, organizing files, and tracking appointments and billing.
• Compose and edit correspondence.
• Schedule client meetings, depositions, and trials.
• Format and electronically file legal documents.
• Maintain calendars in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist the attorney and paralegals as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Must have 2+ years’ experience in a litigation environment.
• Must be able to maintain confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to meet deadlines necessary.
• Must be able to multitask.

Hours & Benefits:

• M -F 8-5
• In-Person

For more details on this role please contact jobs@walrathrecruiting.com or call 518-275-4816. Please reference the specific job number you are inquiring about.

The specific salary/pay rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, and work location.

This is an immediate opportunity. The interview process will be comprised of a combination of virtual and in-person. If you are qualified for this position, please apply using our secure online form.