Because a great law firm begins with great people.
At Rivkin Radler, we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for the law and commitment to total client satisfaction. Rivkin Radler has approximately 250 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y. The firm actively encourages equal opportunity through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs.
The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays.
Rivkin Radler LLP seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant with 5+ years of law firm experience working full-time in Uniondale, NY office.
The ideal candidate is a versatile team player who demonstrates experience performing multiple work assignments concurrently, often within a short period time, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. This individual will work well as a team, willing to collaborate and jump in when needed as well as being a self-starter. They will also prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and effectively solve problems under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Must be organized, wiling to learn new things, and adapt to changing priorities.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide support to multiple attorneys’ daily work routine and understand and adapt to their unique practice, priorities and preferences.
- Prepare, edit, format and proofread correspondence, agreements, contracts, etc.
- Prepare, edit, format and proofread complex legal documents including, complaints, answers, motions, as well as other pleadings.
- Electronic filing of documents on court websites (ECF/NYSCEF/AAA).
- Coordinate and manage attorneys’ calendars including scheduling meetings, conference calls, zoom meetings.
- Open new matters using Intapp and prepare retainer agreements and other corresponding documents.
- Data entry of case progression into Time Matters for No-Fault matters.
- Entry of daily attorney time using iTimekeep.
- Provide administrative support, answering phones, copying, scanning, submit expenses using Chrome River.
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills typing 55+ words per minute.
Systems:
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Hybrid Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Minimum 3 days a week in office 2 days a week remotely
The annualized salary range for this position is $55,000 to $75,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
To find out how you can join our talented team, email [email protected].
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- 5+ years of law firm experience
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills
- Typing speed of 55+ words per minute
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate, adapt to changing priorities, learn new systems, and solve problems under pressure
- Availability to work full-time in the Uniondale, New York office under a hybrid schedule
What We Do
Rivkin Radler LLP is a Northeast regional law firm providing strong legal representation and personalized guidance across a wide range of practice areas. It serves corporations, middle-market companies, large businesses, and successful individuals, helping clients achieve their goals through focused and effective legal services. The firm operates through six offices and has 250 lawyers serving clients throughout the Northeast.
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