Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary

Job Description

Job Description

Lichtman Eisen Partners is seeking a candidate who is a self starter, possesses a high level of motivation with an understanding of client service and development while self-sufficient with computer skills and be willing to assume a high level of responsibility and interact professionally and effectively with clients, attorneys and staff. The legal assistant will work in a fast paced environment with the attorneys and law clerks to effectively manage cases while providing superior service to the client at all times. Specifically, at this time, the legal assistant will be working between the attorneys and law clerks in managing our commercial collection law practice, preparing for real estate closings, preparing correspondence regarding settlement of matters and managing our social media accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Daily case management

Order, review and summarize documents for commercial collection matters and real estate transactions

E-filing

Communicating with clients regarding the disbursements of settlements

Assisting the attorneys on our social media marketing

Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications :

Legal Assistant with experience preferred

Must possess strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail

Must have the ability work in a fast-paced environment

Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Must be proficient in local and federal case filings (ECF / Pacer)

Education : Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Benefits : Medical insurance

Sick & vacation days

401(k) plan

About Lichtman Eisen Partners :

We are a nationally recognized law firm concentrating our practice in business to business commercial collections. Our clients include, but are not limited to, banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, commercial landlords, manufacturers, distributors, and professional service providers. We are an entrepreneurial firm that works collaboratively among the lawyers and staff to optimize our client’s objectives and goals.