Legal Assistant

Diamond Properties is a commercial real estate business located in Mount Kisco, New York that focuses on the acquisition of commercial properties with potential for substantial improvement through hands-on property management, market repositioning, and capital upgrades.

Since Diamond Properties was founded in 1995, we have acquired 100 portfolio properties, including office, medical, industrial, retail, entertainment, self-storage, residential, lodging, and land and currently own in excess of 13 million square feet in 9 states. We continue to pursue a capital improvement and leasing program that, when combined with quality-driven customer service, has enabled us to deliver consistently high tenant satisfaction and lease renewal rates.

Diamond Properties prides itself on its social culture. Our organization has an inward focus, and we are highly collaborative. The work atmosphere is often relaxed and casual. We are part of a team that encourages collaboration and flexibility.

We are looking for a self motivated Legal Assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.

Responsibilities Included but Not Limited To:

• Provide administrative support to lawyer
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
• Administratively support and attend closings
• Prepare case briefs
• Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
• Locate and develop case relevant information
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
• Coordinate signatures, scanning, mailing packages
• General Administrative responsibilities

Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in English
• Working knowledge of case management software
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
• Legal Assistant certification or diploma

AAP/EEO Statement: Diamond Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mount Kisco, NY 10549: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Legal Assistance: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000