Legal Assistant

Position Overview: As a Legal Assistant at Harris Keenan and Goldfarb, you will play a crucial role in supporting firm operations, completing & organizing trial forms, and providing administrative support during all stages of fast-paced personal injury litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of all surrogate filings including: EPTL Orders, Letters of Administration, Death Compromise Orders etc.
• Obtain and negotiate liens.
• Support attorneys and paralegals on document filing and other litigation support tasks.
• Draft and proofread material for spelling & grammatical errors.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate Degree from accredited university.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for the legal field.
• Proactive, able to work independently.
• Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required.

Compensation: $37,500-$47,500 per year, plus bonus, commensurate with experience. Health insurance, 401(k), Dental insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off, Referral program, Vision insurance.

Harris Keenan & Goldfarb provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.