Legal Assistant

Cullen and Dykman LLP is a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850. We are committed to delivering the highest quality legal services while upholding the highest standards of professionalism. Our dynamic and collegial environment fosters collaboration among attorneys, paralegals, and staff, ensuring that every team member contributes to the firm’s continued success.

About the role

This position will assist in the coordination of commercial loan closing activities within our Commercial Loan Transaction Banking team in Uniondale, Long Island.

Responsibilities

• Organize and catalogue documents pertinent to transaction closings.
• Draft supporting loan documents, reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Maintain filing system, ensuring accessibility, completeness, and accuracy of the database.
• Assist attorneys in organizing and carrying out special projects as assigned.
• Communicate professionally with clients, financial institutions, title companies, and opposing counsel.
• Draft routine correspondence and transmittal letters.
• Review documents for completeness and accuracy before execution and recording.
• Enter billing information, maintain time records, and assist with invoicing as needed.
• Format, proofread, and revise legal documents related to lending transactions.
• Perform document management, scanning, copying, and electronic filing using legal practice management software.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with UCC filings preferred but not required.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be conscientious, organized, detail-oriented, and a team player.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative, friendly environment.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $50,000–$70,000.