Come join our team. We have won the local Top Workplace award for seven years straight! We are seeking a full-time, experienced legal assistant and paralegal to join our team in the health department at our Latham location. The position will be filled by a candidate with the following qualifications:

2+ years’ to 6 years' experience as a civil and commercial paralegal/legal assistant
Experience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings and discovery demands
Experience preparing for trials, including drafting, and overseeing service of subpoenas
Willingness to learn additional areas of specialized litigation practice
Ability to organize and review medical records for discovery
Experience with commercial real estate transactions
High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge in the use of NetDocuments and TABS (STI) legal billing program preferable
Experience with E-filing documents with local and Federal Courts
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Organized and the ability to prioritize tasks
Must be able to work independently but also follow direction when given
A paralegal certificate or degree is preferred but not required

The paralegal/legal assistant will perform the following:

Manage and coordinate attorneys schedules;
Case management and file review
Draft various types of legal documents and correspondence
Prepare cases for deposition and trial;
Manage discovery and trial schedules
Review, organize and bate stamp medical records
Other duties and special projects as assigned

Benefits:

Team-oriented, positive work environment; supportive of work/life balance and personal goals
Paid time off
Health insurance
Voluntary Dental and Vision insurance
401K after 1 year of employment
Sign up bonus

37.5 hour work week – Monday through Friday

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Legal Assistant and Paralegal