Legal Assistant
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity in Clifton Park for an experienced administrative professional! Legal background perfered but not required!
Duties will include:
- Working with our attorneys and paralegal staff to prepare documents for signings. This can include preparation of basic legal documents like powers of attorney, health care directives, deeds and accompanying forms.
- Preparing correspondence to clients forwarding draft documents, copies of signed documents and other estate planning forms.
- Scheduling clients for office consultations and document signings.
- Serving as witness in document signings, and post-signing follow up, including copying, filing, scanning and mailing signed documents as necessary.
- Preparing basic probate and guardianship forms under the supervision of an attorney or paralegal.
- Occasional phone support and other administrative tasks if necessary to cover staff absences or vacations.
Job Requirements
- Proficiency with MS Word and experience with MS Outlook. Experience with Wordperfect a plus but not necessary.
- Comfort working with online platforms (our case management system, Clio, is an online platform).
Additional Information
At HW Staffing Solutions we recognize the value of our employee associates as equally as our clients. We are passionate about people and improving the lives of every associate, we do this by connecting you with great companies and great opportunities. We celebrate our awesome diversity, believe that everyone has a unique talent, and appreciate the passion and perspectives that each of us bring to the table. Discover a new way to work together with a company that is focused on offering the best opportunities, benefits and career advancement in Accounting & Finance, Office & Administrative, Light Industrial, Professional & Technical, Call Center, Food Processing and Hospitality. HW Staffing Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity company.