Legal Assistant at Zwicker & Associates, P.C. in Garden City, NY

Description The most prestigious lending institutions trust Zwicker & Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests nationwide. Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm that emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients’ interests, making us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents lenders in various consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation. Zwicker is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and has office locations across the United States. Zwicker is presently seeking a Litigation Assistant to join our team and provide legal administrative onsite support for our office in Garden City, NY. We are seeking a candidate eager to learn, with exemplary organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. We seek out candidates whose diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences enable the Zwicker team to innovate and excel collaboratively in performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing legal documents, analyzing and processing data, and providing administrative support. The base hourly rate for this position is $21.00-$22.00, plus applicable bonus. Responsibilities of Legal Assistants include • Analyze and process data, as assigned, to ensure that proper workflow is being adhered to pursuant to the expectations of both clients and Zwicker & Associates • Provide and assist in high-level legal administrative and office management support to the Office Manager and attorneys on-site • Utilize internal software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory • Prepare documentation for attorney review • File (paper or e-file) pleadings with the various state-specific court filing systems • Answer incoming calls • Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties • Comply with all applicable standard operating procedures set forth by the Firm • Perform other duties as assigned Requirements • Strong organizational and time management skills • Proficient computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Office suite, specifically strong Excel skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Great attention to detail • Professionalism and a winning attitude • Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing • Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device • Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule  • Be able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence Physical Qualifications • Be able to lift five pounds or greater • Be able to sit 90% of the workday at times • Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed • Be able to concentrate and use critical thinking  Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.   Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please inform Human Resources Management. This is a full-time, full-benefit position. The benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401 (K) with match: no phone calls, no agencies, EOE, drug-free workplace.   Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice: http://www.zwickerpc.com/job-applicant-privacy-notice/ Each posted position will be active for at least five (5) business days, during which time all qualified and eligible employees can apply.