Executive Assistant/Paralegal
Confidential Confidential Hauppauge, NY Hauppauge, NY Full-time Full-time $80,000 - $100,000 a year $80,000 - $100,000 a year Large construction business located in Hauppauge is looking for an Executive Assistant/Paralegal to provide support to one of the company's two Executive leadership positions.
The Executive Assistant/Paralegal provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to company ownership.
To be successful in this role, it's critical to have great organizational skills, an affinity for maintaining confidentiality, the ability to manage a heavy workload and a team approach while demonstrating the utmost professionalism.
This is the perfect opportunity for a hard worker who is interested in supporting primarily one person but also able to work well in a team environment.
Essential Functions:
? Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support legal proceedings.
? Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings and contracts.
? Write legal correspondence and prepare legal documents for external counsel review.
? Review legal contracts ? Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all documents are up to date and easily accessible.
? Manage deadlines, court appearances and other case-related activities.
? Manage and coordinate appointments, meetings and court dates for attorneys.
? Escalate to external counsel as necessary, serving as liaison between ownership and external counsel when prudent.
? Provide general administrative support to the President/CEO, including answering phones, handling mail and correspondence.
? Coordinate calendars and work travel as necessary.
Competencies:
? Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
? Affinity for influencing outcomes with poise.
? Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
? Adept at multi tasking This position operates in a professional office environment and is required to use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, etc.
e.
g.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; move about; sit; to carry work and use controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; communicate.
This position is full-time, and the expected hours are Monday through Friday, 8:
30 a.
m.
to 5:
00 p.
m.
Required Education and
Experience:
? Bachelor's degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, or related field.
? Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
? Must have experience in the construction industry.
? Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for providing executive assistance and legal support and you are ready to contribute to a dynamic team, we invite you to apply for the position of Executive Assistant/Paralegal.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and skills We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$80,000.
00 - $100,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Executive Assistant/Paralegal provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to company ownership.
To be successful in this role, it's critical to have great organizational skills, an affinity for maintaining confidentiality, the ability to manage a heavy workload and a team approach while demonstrating the utmost professionalism.
This is the perfect opportunity for a hard worker who is interested in supporting primarily one person but also able to work well in a team environment.
Essential Functions:
? Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support legal proceedings.
? Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings and contracts.
? Write legal correspondence and prepare legal documents for external counsel review.
? Review legal contracts ? Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all documents are up to date and easily accessible.
? Manage deadlines, court appearances and other case-related activities.
? Manage and coordinate appointments, meetings and court dates for attorneys.
? Escalate to external counsel as necessary, serving as liaison between ownership and external counsel when prudent.
? Provide general administrative support to the President/CEO, including answering phones, handling mail and correspondence.
? Coordinate calendars and work travel as necessary.
Competencies:
? Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
? Affinity for influencing outcomes with poise.
? Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
? Adept at multi tasking This position operates in a professional office environment and is required to use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, etc.
e.
g.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; move about; sit; to carry work and use controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; communicate.
This position is full-time, and the expected hours are Monday through Friday, 8:
30 a.
m.
to 5:
00 p.
m.
Required Education and
Experience:
? Bachelor's degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, or related field.
? Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
? Must have experience in the construction industry.
? Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for providing executive assistance and legal support and you are ready to contribute to a dynamic team, we invite you to apply for the position of Executive Assistant/Paralegal.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and skills We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$80,000.
00 - $100,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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