US Legal Assistant

We are a NY-based law firm that is continuing to grow. We are adding two new positions to our team.

Do you want to help people in difficult and sometimes life-altering situations? Do you want to fight for someone else's rights and fairness?

We are a law firm on track for aggressive growth and need an experienced paralegal/legal assistant to join our team. You will work directly with the owner and attorneys to support the team and help our clients.

We want to be known for helping our clients come out of an extremely emotional process, feeling like they are a better person in a better position, and having a team behind them that cares and fights for them. We are growing fast, and we need a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to hit the ground running.

If these statements appeal to you, then you may be our teaUpgrade to see actual infomber:
- You think in terms of outlines, chronologies, and indexes.
- You see an opportunity for an organization where other people see a mess.
- You understand that sometimes leaving a message is OK, but you should keep trying until you speak to someone.
- You smile when you answer the phone.
- You have an amazing affinity for focusing on attention to detail.
- You are very good with calendars, email, spreadsheets, word processing, and the Internet.
- You are an incredible juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly.
- You do not think scanning and copying are "beneath you."
-You must have C-2 English score

We love to help people learn and grow. Therefore, we need a Paralegal/Legal Assistant with experience. The ideal candidate will take the initiative on work that needs to be completed and finish tasks with minimal hand-holding.

Initial employment compensation will be based on your experience, with opportunities for increases afterward. In addition, there is an opportunity for bonus compensation for those who can demonstrate their profitability.
$750 per month during training and then to listed base pay.

If this exciting opportunity appeals to you, please follow the below instructions. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Prepare a cover letter with no more than TWO paragraphs and a closing sentence. In the first paragraph, please explain what you believe are the three most essential qualities needed in someone who works with law firm clients and why you think they are essential. In the second paragraph, explain why you applied to this particular ad. As a closing sentence, please write, "I have read the instructions contained in the job posting and have followed the instructions."

In addition, please record a message at Upgrade to see actual info explaining why we should choose you for an interview.

Do not send your resume and recording through this website. Email your resume and cover letter in PDF format to Upgrade to see actual info email's subject line should have your last name (all caps), followed by the position you are applying for in lowercase, followed by one word you would use to describe yourself in all caps. [For example, SMITH paralegal AWESOME]


We look forward to reviewing your application.