LEGAL ASSISTANT 1

About Gross Polowy:

As a two-time recipient of New York State’s “Best & Brightest Companies to Work For”, a seven-time winner of “Best Places to Work” and a two-time winner of “Healthiest Employers” by the Buffalo Business First journal, Gross Polowy prides itself on being a people-first, employer of choice. Established in 2011, our practice is focused in the financial services and real estate industry. Through multiple offices across our geographic footprint, our attorneys and legal professionals work as one team, at our best each day, toward the shared goal of “Achieving Greatness in All We Do.” As a culture, we are consciously committed to the communities in which we live and work and provide support to a variety of local charitable organizations.

You’ll Thrive Here If:

If you are a well-rounded, results driven, ambitious, and highly motivated individual who enjoys rolling up their sleeves to add value to shared goals, you’ll thrive at GP. Our happiest and most successful team members are able to discuss complex ideas in concise terms, and translate action plans into targeted results. Our goal is to achieve greatness in all we do and that translates through our values of Personal Responsibility, Unparalleled Quality, Respect, Positive Environment, Leadership and Exceed Expectations. These six qualities are the core of our way of living and if that resonates with you, you will raise the bar on our team!

About the Role:

Reviews decisions that are entered within the courts, entering court orders.

Preparing Documents for attorneys to review and submit to courts.

Duties:

• Review each file to ensure all required documents have been received
• Send orders/decisions/memos to attorney for review and field any attorney direction
• Prepare documents to be submitted for filing
• Prepare the necessary cover letters to court
• Ensure all documents received from court is scanned to firm’s case management system storage and
• uploaded to the client
• Complete firm’s case management system task calendar and update steps on all client systems.
• Prepare Affidavits of Service and have executed in compliance with Notary laws
• Send papers for filing
• Complete step 3 for applicable clients
• Status letters
• Obtain certified copies of orders from Clerks
• Call Court as necessary
• Processing Electronic E-filing Notifications (ECF)
• Request fee approval as needed on file by file basis
• Additional duties as assigned and/or as business needs dictate

Knowledge, Skills + Abilities:

• Solid computer skills and accurate keyboarding skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Strong comprehension and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think analytically
• Strong verbal and written communication and client interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and proactive individual
• Ability to work in a team environment to meet changing priorities and deadlines, as needed

Experience + Education:

• Limited to no experience within legal and/or banking
• Able and willing to bring questions and/or concerns to Manager

Compensation Range: $19 - $21/hour

• Base pay offered will vary by candidate and is based on various individual factors including but not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits). If offered, details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.