Receptionist / Entry Level Paralegal

A client of ours located in Pawling, NY is actively seeking a full time Receptionist / Entry Level Paralegal. You will be handling a heavy amount of inbound phone calls as well as clients and potential clients so excellent phone and in-person presentation is a must.

Who you are: You are a motivated employee that will go above and beyond the client’s expectations. You’re excellent at gaining the customer’s trust and finding out-of-the-box solutions to please them.

A typical day of job duties includes:

• Drafting and writing reports and legal documents
• Filing motions about cases
• Researching laws and judicial decisions about current as well as past cases
• Assisting lawyers prepare for court with all administrative needs
• Acting as the primary contact between customer and client
• Answering phones and in person inquiries
• Maintaining database accuracy by updating customer records
• Providing support to management and other departments as needed

What you will need to succeed:

• At least 1 year of reception or administrative experience
• Thorough knowledge of legal terminology
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Experience with Microsoft Office and legal software – WestLaw, LexisNexis
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate
• Any experience working in the auto industry strongly preferred, but not required
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Professional communication, both written and verbally, is a must along with strong computer skills

This is a full time, temp-to-hire position that pays $20 per hour. Hours are Mondays-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Please apply for consideration!

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