Fordham University
Position Summary
Reporting to the Managing Director of the Law Clinic the Legal Assistant assists the Managing Director and faculty in all clerical matters relating to Clinical & Experiential Programs as well as assisting faculty and students in at least three clinics to prepare legal documents and maintain client files and instruct incoming students in the appropriate use of case management software, e-mail, the remote access system and other clinic specific applications. In addition, the position assists faculty with coursework, articles, and publications.
Essential Functions
Assists the Managing Director and faculty in all clerical matters relating to Clinical & Experiential Programs.
Assists faculty and students in at least three clinics to prepare legal documents and maintain client files, including opening files, closing files, archiving, and legal mail.
Instructs incoming students in the appropriate use of the case management software, e-mail, the remote access system, and other clinic-specific applications.
Acts as liaison and possible interpreter/translator among faculty members, clients, their families, witnesses, opposing attorneys, and students who represent live matters and assists in arranging interpretation and translations for client meetings, court appearances, or hearings.
Assists faculty with coursework, articles, and publications.
Uses Westlaw, LexisNexis, and the internet for legal research.
Coordinates information regarding clinic classes and cases between students and faculty.
Manages travel itineraries, handles reimbursements on miscellaneous financial expenses, performs general secretarial work – including scheduling meetings/appointments, requesting room reservations, proofreading, editing documents, maintaining organized files, etc.
Management Responsibilities: May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.
Additional Functions
Assists in special events and in the production of clinic brochures, flyers, and information sheets.
Disseminates information to students who inquire about various clinical offerings.
Processes invoices, check requests, and other administrative tasks as needed.
Troubleshoots clinic computers and software.
Coordinates and administers extensive clinical databases, and/or is the point person with the case management technical support, the Law School portal, the Law School’s ISP Department, and consultants.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of previous relevant experience.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Excellent computer skills needed in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Westlaw.
Ability to uphold a strict level of confidentiality, meet deadlines, be organized, and be able to manage projects and assignments with little supervision.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of legal experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Fluency in Spanish.
Minimum Biweekly Salary for Level 6 Internal Applicants who meet criteria: N/A
Maximum Biweekly Salary for Level 6 Internal Applicants who meet criteria: N/A
Minimum Biweekly Salary for All Others: $2,800.83
Maximum Biweekly Salary for All Others: $2,800.83
To apply for this job please visit careers.fordham.edu.