Administrative Assistant / Entry-Level Paralegal Handshake

Position Overview

You will serve as the organizational backbone of our office. In this role, you will coordinate and maintain our daily office operations while balancing front-desk reception duties with foundational legal assistant tasks, offering direct exposure to litigation procedures, client intake, and case management.

Key Responsibilities

• Office Coordination: Answer firm phone lines, greet clients, handle incoming mail, and organize physical/digital files.
• Case Assistance: Assist attorneys with client intake, request medical records, organize case files, presentation of demand letters
• Administrative Support: Draft basic correspondence, oversee office calendars, and ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Local & Reliable: Must reside within a commutable distance to White Plains and have reliable transportation to be in the office daily.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written skills, with a professional phone manner.
• Highly Organized: Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and an ability to quickly learn legal case management software.
• Prior experience in a law office or a background in legal studies is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates high energy and a strong work ethic.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $55,000 / year
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical benefits package available
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Allotted paid vacation, personal, and sick days
• Paid Holidays: Paid time off for all standard federal and state court holidays

How to Apply & Timeline

Because this is an immediate opening critical to our daily legal operations, we are running an expedited hiring process.

Please submit your resume along with a brief note confirming your target start date. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and intend to conduct initial interviews starting Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Highly qualified local candidates are encouraged to apply immediately