Legal Assistant
$49.95k/y-$49.95k/y
CSEA Local 10002 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeEntry
Summary
CSEA Local 1000 is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team in Albany, NY. The role involves providing document production services and case-related preparation under the supervision of the Legal Department Office Manager.
About the Role
As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting multiple attorneys in a high-volume litigation environment. Your tasks will include maintaining schedules, producing legal documents, filing legal documents, managing case files, and performing limited research. You will also assist with communication and preparation for meetings and committee work.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Labor Relations or an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Science, or three years of relevant experience in a legal department.
- Excellent grammar and spelling skills with knowledge of legal terms and forms.
- Two years of experience in a high-volume, multiple attorneys setting.
Preferred:
- Experience in Labor Relations or a legal office environment.
- Ability to operate word processing and transcription equipment efficiently.
Benefits
- Starting salary of $49,950.
- Overtime anticipated as needed based on litigation requirements.
CSEA Local 1000
The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) is one of the largest and most influential unions in New York and the United States. CSEA has about 300,000 members and represents state, county, municipal, school district, child care, and private sector employees. Formed in 1910, CSEA has improved the lives of hardworking New Yorkers for more than 100 years, and is the largest affiliate of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Albany, NY