Legal Assistant at Latham, Luna, Eden & Beaudine in Latham, NY

LEGAL ASSISTANT Full Time · Location: Albany, NY, US We are seeking a full-time, experienced paralegal/legal assistant to join our team in the health department at our Latham location. The position will be filled by a candidate with the following qualifications: • 3+ years’ experience as a civil and commercial paralegal/legal assistant • Experience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings and discovery demands • Experience preparing for trials, including drafting, and overseeing service of subpoenas • Willingness to learn additional areas of specialized litigation practice • Ability to organize and review medical records for discovery • Experience with commercial real estate transactions • High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite • Knowledge in the use of NetDocuments and TABS (STI) legal billing program preferable • Experience with E-filing documents with local and Federal Courts • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Organized and the ability to prioritize tasks • Must be able to work independently but also follow direction when given • A paralegal certificate or degree is preferred but not required The paralegal/legal assistant will perform the following: • Manage and coordinate attorneys schedules; • Case management and file review • Draft various types of legal documents and correspondence • Prepare cases for deposition and trial; • Manage discovery and trial schedules • Review, organize and bate stamp medical records • Other duties and special projects as assigned Benefits: • Team-oriented, positive work environment; supportive of work/life balance and personal goals • Paid time off • Health insurance • Voluntary Dental and Vision insurance • 401K after 1 year of employment  37.5 hour work week – Monday through Friday