Legal Assistant

We are seeking a dynamic and growth-oriented assistant to support our team’s navigation of legal matters, office operations, and new client intake.

Firm Description & Culture

Antonelli & Antonelli is a boutique law firm located in lower Manhattan focusing on probate and estate litigation. We assist clients nearly exclusively in Surrogate's Court. We are guided by the belief that personalized and compassionate attention sets the groundwork for providing excellent legal services. We are dedicated to cultivating lucrative and enjoyable careers for our members.

We believe that work-life balance is essential for a successful career. We offer flexible work arrangements, a 40-hour work week, a matching 401k program, and significant paid time off.

We believe it is important to enjoy what you do. We are a team-oriented firm where everyone is passionate about the law and the success of the firm. We encourage our team members to collaborate and share ideas.

We believe that a strong work ethic is essential for success. We expect our team members to be hardworking, thorough, and detail oriented.

We believe that compassion is important for our clients and our team members. We are a supportive firm where everyone is treated with respect and given the support they need. Likewise, and especially in the area of decedent's estates, compassion is an important element of excellent client care.

We believe that stimulation from big challenges and big successes is important for our team members' growth. We offer opportunities to take on challenging projects that lead to big successes.

If you have a passion for the law, enjoy working hard as part of a team, and are looking for a firm that values work-life balance, then read on!

Responsibilities

·        Supporting our attorneys and paralegals by scheduling appointments, calendaring deadlines and court dates, opening new matters and archiving completed matters, saving documents and organizing files

·        Supporting our office manager with day-to-day management of office operations including inventorying and ordering supplies, communicating with vendors, developing and implementing workflows, accounting and billing, developing practice management automations, and marketing

·        Conducting initial interviews of potential new clients

Skills

·        Strong computer/technology skills and the ability to quickly learn new applications (relevant applications include: MS Office Suite, LEAP, Lawmatics, Lexis Advance, Lexis Automated Templates, QuickBooks Online)

·        Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

·        Meticulous attention to detail

·        Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

·        Patience, compassion, confidence, and professionalism

·        The ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment is essential.

·        Clear and concise oral and written communication skills are essential

·        Ability to work both collaboratively and independently

·        Must be a self-starter and team player

·        Basic understanding of legal terminology or the ability to quickly learn

·        The ability to strictly adhere to security protocols to safeguard sensitive information

Qualifications

·        3-5 years of experience working in a law firm, legal services organization, or governmental organization as a legal assistant or similar role

·        Bachelor’s degree

Job Type

·        40 hours/week, In-person

Compensation & Benefits

·        $60,000 - $70,000.00 annual salary depending on experience and ability

·        Matching 401k

·        Performance-based bonuses

·        20 days paid time off