Overview:

AmTrust North America, Inc. is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for its Staff Counsel office located in Manhattan, NY. This position is fully in office and will support the General Liability litigation teams.

Responsibilities:

Retrieve, open, index, date stamp, and scan incoming mail

In office 5 days a week

Monitor, distribute and upload office faxes and email mailbox communication

Upload digital files to document management platform including

Download files received via CD/USB

Distribute mail to proper teams via email and hard copy distribution if necessary

Maintain 30-day hard copy storage and shredding protocol

Maintain hard copy legal files in proper order according to jurisdictional requirements

Process outbound USPS / FedEx mail

Send closed files to storage

Collaborate with staff, vendors, visitors in a professional and courteous manner

Manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented setting

May also have additional duties to cover office phones, greet guests/vendors

Maintain office equipment (supplies, postage, service)

Trouble shoot for Copiers

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Prior work-related experience

Ability to lift heavy boxes, files, and paper (50 lbs.)

Operate mailing, copy, and fax equipment

Handle time-sensitive material

Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet manner

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently and multi-tasking is required

The salary range for this role is $25-$28/hr. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.

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What We Offer:

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.