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Legal Assistant

AppleOneAlbany, NY, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Temporary Legal Assistant

Location : Onsite 12203

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 30 PM (37.5 hours / week)

Compensation : $22 – $24 per hour

Employment Type : Temporary

Position Overview :

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Temporary Legal Assistant to provide essential support to attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment. This role involves managing administrative and legal tasks related to lawsuits, including document preparation, calendar management, evidence organization, and client communication.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Draft legal documents such as pleadings, correspondence, and discovery materials
  • Maintain and organize case files, evidence, and trial exhibits
  • Monitor court deadlines and manage litigation calendars
  • Coordinate document production and prepare trial binders
  • Serve as liaison between attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court personnel
  • Conduct factual research and compile case-related information
  • Assist with court filings and provide support during hearings and depositions
  • Perform general administrative duties including contact list management and case tracking

Qualifications :

  • Prior experience in civil litigation
  • Basic understanding of legal procedures, terminology, and court rules
  • Proficiency with legal software and office technology
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Language Requirements :

    Ability to read and comprehend legal documents and correspondence in English Capable of clear verbal communication in English Physical Requirements : Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and document handling Ability to lift and transport files and boxes up to 20 lbs Professional appearance and demeanor for public-facing interactions Ability to reach and retrieve items from shelves of varying heights Use of ladder and hand cart as needed

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

    The Know Your Rights poster is available here :

    https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2023 -06 / 22- 088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

    The pay transparency policy is available here :

    https : / / www.dol.gov / sites / dolgov / files / ofccp / pdf / pay - transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

    For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

    We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

    AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

    https : / / e- verify.uscis.gov / web / media / resourcesContents / E - Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

    We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants : Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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    Company Description

    This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

    Company Description

    This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

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