Campolo, Middleton & McCormick is seeking a Legal Assistant for a full-time role at our Ronkonkoma headquarters. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make an impact at a fast-paced firm recognized by Forbes as a Top Corporate Law Firm.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work with and assist attorneys on a variety of litigation matters
- Client intake/matter opening, including: running conflict checks, opening matters in document management system (ProLaw), drafting retainer agreements, maintaining pending/new matter spreadsheets, and independent follow up with attorneys regarding pending matters and retainer agreements
- Make corrections to documents, proofread/format, collate, and organize documents/files
- Docket and calendar various attorney and Court appearances and deadlines
- Preparation of court and client documents including exhibits, bookmarking, OCRing, and Bates stamping
- E-filing assignments
- Process medical record authorizations and manage process to obtain medical records
- Document management including scanning, printing, binding, and copying
- Provide backup for busy Reception desk (answering phones, routing calls, and greeting clients)
- Other administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Pro
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong proofreading skills are a must.
- Reliable and punctual
- Detail-oriented
Benefits of working at CMM include:
- The opportunity to work with professionals on diverse projects at a recognized law firm with a stellar reputation
- Benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, SIMPLE IRA with employer match, and paid time off
- Training on substantive legal topics as well as professional development topics
CMM is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary range: $50,000 – $60,000 per year
Please email resume and cover letter to recruiting@cmmllp.com.