Receptionist / Legal Assistant

Seeking a professional, organized, and personable Receptionist / Legal Assistant to join our office. This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a professional environment, and interested in becoming an integral part of a busy law practice.

The successful candidate will serve as one of the primary points of contact for our clients and will work closely with the Firm's attorneys and legal professionals on a wide variety of day-to-day matters. The position will include traditional receptionist and administrative responsibilities as well as hands-on legal assistant work, with a particular emphasis on residential and commercial real estate transactions.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Is professional, friendly, confident, and comfortable interacting directly with clients;
• Is highly organized and pays close attention to detail;
• Can manage multiple matters and priorities in a busy professional environment;
• Is dependable, punctual, and takes ownership of assigned responsibilities;
• Has strong written communication and basic computer skills;
• Is comfortable using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe/PDF software, and electronic document-management systems;
• Is capable of learning new procedures and becoming increasingly independent with experience;
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, professionalism, and responsiveness in a law office; and
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.

Prior experience in a law firm, real estate office, title company, mortgage company, or other professional office environment is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate. Experience with New York residential or commercial real estate transactions is a significant plus.