Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant PositionCome join our team. We have won the local Top Workplace award for seven years in a row! We are seeking a full-time, experienced legal assistant 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' experience as a civil and commercial legal assistantExperience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings and discovery demandsExperience preparing for trials, including drafting, and overseeing service of subpoenasWillingness to learn additional areas of specialized litigation practiceAbility to organize and review medical records for discoveryExperience with commercial real estate transactionsHigh level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office SuiteKnowledge in the use of NetDocuments and TABS (STI) legal billing program preferableExperience with E-filing documents with local and Federal CourtsStrong verbal and written communication skillsOrganized and the ability to prioritize tasksMust be able to work independently but also follow direction when givenThe legal assistant will perform the following: Manage and coordinate attorneys schedules; Case management and file reviewDraft various types of legal documents and correspondencePrepare cases for deposition and trial; Manage discovery and trial schedulesReview, organize and bate stamp medical recordsOther duties and special projects as assignedBenefits: Team-oriented, positive work environment; supportive of work/life balance and personal goalsPaid time offHealth insuranceVoluntary Dental and Vision insurance 401K after 1 year of employmentSign up bonus37.5 hour work week – Monday through Friday