Legal Assistant Jobs in North New Hyde Park, 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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Patent Docket Administrator

  • New York, NY (16 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Beacon Hill Legal's client, a national law firm, located in Times Square, is looking to bring on a Temporary Patent Docket Administrator to cover a current leave of absence, that is expected to go...

Legal Assistant -Litigation

  • Uniondale, NY (5 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Uniondale, NY (5 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Legal Assistant –Litigation Location: Nassau County (Hybrid Schedule) We are currently seeking a skilled Legal Assistant with a minimum of five years' experience in a law firm environment.This is a...

Legal Assistant

  • Jericho, NY (7 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jericho, NY (7 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Word Processing, Calendar, Client Contact. Microsoft Word a must. We will train the right individual.

Legal Assistant

  • Hackensack, NJ (21 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (21 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Job Details: Legal Assistant: - Hackensack, NJ Firm: A nationally recognized law firm specializing in litigation with over 200 attorneys across multiple U.S. offices....

Law Clerk II

  • New York, NY (16 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Law Clerk IIJob Category: Service Contract ActTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBIEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local* *...

Legal Assistant

  • New York, NY (16 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Legal Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: Conducts basic legal research on assigned issues, using existing legal files and alternative...

Legal Assistant - Part Time

  • New York, NY (16 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 5 days ago

In addition, the Legal Assistant acts as a liaison across departments, participates in cross-functional workgroups, and supports strategic initiatives....

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

  • Yonkers, NY (17 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (17 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Please reference Legal Assistant/Paralegal in your email. Excellent salary, medical, dental, vision, 401K and other benefits. Full time....

Intake Coordinator/Legal Assistant

  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Fredson Statmore Bitterman, LLC Intake Coordinator/Legal Assistant Sign in to apply Paramus, NJ Sign in to apply Busy plaintiff's personal injury law office seeking an intake coordinator/legal assistant...

Part-Time Law Clerk (JD)/Experienced Paralegal Position

  • Staten Island, NY (23 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (23 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 6 days ago

A law office currently located in the New Dorp area of Staten Island seeks a Law Graduate OR experienced paralegal for a part-time, in-person Law Clerk/Paralegal position. The firm of interest...

Senior Legal Assistant

  • New York, NY (16 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Senior Legal Assistant locations New York time type Vollzeit posted on Vor 4 Tagen ausgeschrieben job requisition id JR103940 Job Title: Senior Legal Assistant Location: New York (Hybrid Working Model...

Legal Assistant

  • Islip, NY (24 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Islip, NY (24 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 7 days ago

We are a growing Suffolk County, NY Plaintiff Law firm focusing on personal injury and no-fault collections that is currently seeking a full time no-fault collections legal assistant to add to our growing...

Legal Assistant 1 or Trainee (NY HELPS) - Westchester

  • White Plains, NY (20 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (20 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 7 days ago

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Legal Assistant

  • New York, NY (16 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Legal Assistant Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal As a CGS Legal Assistant, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor....

Legal Assistant -Professional Liability

  • Uniondale, NY (5 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Uniondale, NY (5 miles from North New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Legal Assistant – Professional Liability (5+ Years Experience) Location: Nassau County (Hybrid Schedule) We are currently seeking a skilled Legal Assistant with a minimum of five years' experience in...

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Salary for Legal Assistant Jobs in North New Hyde Park, NY

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Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in North New Hyde Park, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.7%
Doctorate Degree
26.8%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
9.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.3%
High School or GED
6.1%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Legal Assistants in North New Hyde Park, 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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