Legal Assistant

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Duties and requirements:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with the coordination of logistics for the DOH Direct Referral hearing process
• Ability to work independently on multiple case hearing details
• Proficient with operation of postage meter and process for sending documents by certified mail
• Experience fielding incoming calls, determining the legal subject that the caller is calling about, and routing caller to appropriate attorney or refer to appropriate DOH program area
• Proficient in coordinating service of legal documents
• Experience with processing of invoices for process service companies
• Experience working in the New York State Department of Health, Division of Legal Affairs
• Knowledge of the organizational structure of Department of Health
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Able to maintain an organized work space
• Reliable, efficient, and flexible
• Able to work independently and effectively
• Eager to learn and grow in any position
• Able to work with personal and confidential information in a professional manner
• Able to understand and interpret laws and other legal documents
• Detail oriented, quality conscious, strong prioritizing skills, highly organized
• Proficiency with the operation of Cisco telephone system
• Ability to work 9:00AM-5:00PM
• Ability to work overtime on short notice

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Paid Time Off
• NexGenEAP wellness program