Legal Assistant Jobs in Far Rockaway, NY

A Legal Assistant, also known as a Paralegal, is a crucial part of the legal industry, providing valuable support to attorneys by performing a range of tasks including conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining files, and interacting with clients. They work in a variety of environments such as law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. Their role significantly improves the efficiency of legal services, as they allow attorneys to focus on the more complex aspects of cases.

Strong research and writing skills are essential for a Legal Assistant, as well as proficiency in legal documentation software. They should also have excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients and legal professionals. Some certifications they can obtain include Certified Paralegal (CP) or Certified Legal Assistant (CLA). Prior to becoming a Legal Assistant, a person may have roles such as a Legal Secretary, Administrative Assistant in a law firm, or Legal Researcher. These positions provide valuable experience in understanding the dynamics of the legal industry and help in developing the necessary skills for the role of a Legal Assistant.

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FSA Federal

Records Examiner / Analyst Supporting the FBI

  • FSA Federal
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • FSA Federal
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the...

FSA Federal

Legal Assistant / Data Analyst Supporting the US Attorney's Office

  • FSA Federal
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • FSA Federal
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the...

FSA Federal

Senior Law Clerk Supporting the US Attorney's Office

  • FSA Federal
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • FSA Federal
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the...

Legal Assistant

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant on a contract basis to support attorneys in various legal tasks, ensuring efficient case management and document preparation....

Contracts Administrator/ Paralegal/ Legal Clerk

  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (20 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (20 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Contracts Administrator Location: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey (fully on-site, 5 days a week, 8:30 AM 5:00 PM) Duration: 6-month contract Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of experience...

Senior Legal Executive Assistant

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

What You'll Need to Be Successful: 3+ years of directly related experience - law firm experience as a legal secretary, legal assistant or even paralegal is highly preferred, pretty much required as...

Legal Executive Assistant

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Interim Legal Executive Assistant Location: Manhattan (midtown) Hourly Rate: $44 - $55/hour Contract Duration: Temporary (3 months) initially, can convert to perm. Schedule: Monday to Friday, 37.5...

Senior Practice Assistant

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Practice Assistant Administration and Operations All Practice Areas New York Job Description At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse...

Legal Assistant 1 or Trainee (NY HELPS) - Litigation (Section E)

  • New York City, NY (14 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (14 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 1 day ago

/Legal Assistant (see "Definition" below)....

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Help attorney in busy law practice to draft affidavits; file immigration forms; organize files; and return phone calls.

Legal Assistant / Data Analyst Supporting the US Attorneys Office

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Legal Assistant / Data Analyst Supporting the US Attorney's Office FSA Federal - 3.5 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $28.42 an hour 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance...

Litigation Law Clerk

  • Flushing, NY (10 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Flushing, NY (10 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Provide assistance and support to the litigation practice at federal and state courts; Assist in drafting and amending legal documents, pleadings and motions and related documents; assist attires...

Paralegals and Legal Assistants-2024-62

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Paralegals and Legal Assistants-2024-62 + Full-time + 1 State St, New Yotk, NY 10004 + + 1. Minimum Candidate Qualifications: The candidate must have a minimum of: a....

Law Clerk

  • Far Rockaway, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Far Rockaway, NY
  • 2 days ago

Law Clerk: Kasen & Liu Law Firm, PLLC seeks Law Clerk (Flushing, NY). Master's -- in Law, or a reltd field; Proficient in MS Office; Knowl of drafting pleadings, motions, & discovery; Exposure to...

Law Clerk

  • Flushing, NY (10 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Flushing, NY (10 miles from Far Rockaway, NY)
  • 2 days ago

preparation and participate in trial support activities.Attend court sessions, settlement negotiations, and trials to hear oral arguments and document necessary case information.Maintain case files...

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Salary for Legal Assistant Jobs in Far Rockaway, NY

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Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in Far Rockaway, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.3%
Doctorate Degree
27.2%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
9.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
High School or GED
6.2%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Legal Assistants in Far Rockaway, NY
Less than 1 year
40.5%
1-2 years
20.3%
None
18.0%
2-4 years
9.6%
4-6 years
7.9%
6-8 years
2.4%
8-10 years
1.1%


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