Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. News in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms,” is seeking a Receptionist/Legal Assistant. Our Long Island Legal Support Department is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic self-starter to join our growing team!

Job Duties:

• Greet visitors, in person or on the telephone, and appropriately direct their inquiries to appropriate personnel, by maintaining departmental directories.
• Maintains a safe and clean reception area.
• Maintains confidential information in a professional and trustworthy manner.
• Sorts and distributes all in-coming mail (i.e., USPS, FedEx, UPS), ensuring mail documents are loaded in the firm system and distributed to attorneys.
• Assists with office operations by weighing outgoing mail and providing postage stamps for various staff members when needed.
• Reserves conference rooms for upcoming meetings, maintaining a tidy space.
• At request of attorneys and supervisor, provide follow up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others.
• Prepares, edits and proofreads a variety of documents, e.g. correspondence, agreements and pleadings.
• Provides legal assistance and administrative support to assigned attorneys.
• Assists administrative staff/paralegals, as requested by Office Manager.
• Works with document management system and other systems to perform administrative work.
• Assists with travel arrangements for attorneys.
• Other duties, as needed, to support office operations.

Benefits:

• PTO.
• Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits packages (Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Plans).
• Firm paid Life/AD&D and LTD.
• Professional team-oriented environment.

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment.
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail oriented.
• Quick learner and hard worker.
• Ability to work independently.

Salary Range: $47,500 - $55,000

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.