Our client, a regional law firm with locations throughout New York specializing in personal injury, is actively seeking an Entry Level Administrative Assistant for the Rochester office.

This is a Direct Hire role with Competitive Pay + Benefits
Pay rate: Depending on experience, starting at $16/hr 

Hours: Monday-Friday 9a-5p

Description: Seeking an Administrative Assistant to support three paralegals (appx 70 active personal injury cases).
A legal background is not required, but a strong work ethic, positive attitude and sense of urgency is.  Medical or healthcare experience is helpful, not required.  
Responsibilities:

• Request, receive, document and file medical records
• Independently manage retrieval of medical records (i.e. follow up with medical facilities by phone, pay invoices timely)
• Reserve/schedule conference rooms and hotels for depositions & trials
• Draft correspondence to clients and counsel
• Light Accounting responsibilities (i.e. Accounts Payable)
• Maintain files (physical and electronic)
• Scanning, copying, filing and clerical duties as needed 

Qualifications:

• 2+ years Administrative experience required
• Must have excellent professional skills (to include independent time & task management)
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines and excel in a team atmosphere
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required
• Minimum typing speed 55-70 wpm
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required
• Excellent organizational skills