Who Are We?
At MCLC, we’ve built a different kind of law firm — one that combines legal excellence with a genuinely supportive and collaborative environment. You won’t find corner offices or luxury decor here. What you will find are sharp, motivated professionals doing meaningful work, growing together, and enjoying the journey.
We’re serious about what we do, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We celebrate wins (big and small), make time to laugh, and believe that enjoying where you work matters.
Who Are We Looking For?
Our firm is growing and we are currently seeking a Legal Assistant & Bookkeeper to join our Real Estate and Title Practice Group.
The right candidate has:
- Bookkeeper responsibilities include:
- Posting financial transactions
- Daily ledger of four accounts
- Account payables/receivables
- Reconciling credit card statements
- Reconciling bank accounts
- Bank deposits
- Check writing
- Control procedures to ensure Qualia and Quickbooks balance
- Weekly and monthly reconciliation of all accounts
- Create reports
- Legal Assistant responsibilities include:
- Sending out final title policies
- Legal Assistant responsibilities include:
- Opening files and general administrative duties
- Receiving and depositing closing checks
- Completing Reconciliation Sheets
- Adjust charges post-closing in Qualia
- Drafting Remittance Sheets
- Writing remittance checks
- Review of recording packages
- Submissions to Simplifile
- Obtaining receipts
- Providing documents to clients, lenders, and others
Qualifications
- Experience with QuickBooks
- Experience with Qualia and/or Simplifile is a bonus
- Experience in a law firm, real estate office, or title company is a bonus
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Experience with real estate matters is a plus ++.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop positive working
relationships (in-person and virtually). - Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Committed to meeting deadlines as assigned.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with effective organizational skills.
- Proven problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Strong client service focus and willingness to accept new challenges and responsibilities.
- Unquestioned integrity and professionalism.
Diversity, Inclusion & Women in the Law
MCLC fosters a culture of opportunity and advancement by providing a platform for success at all levels, from mentoring to education and training to marketing and business development. At MCLC, we welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. MCLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Perks & Benefits
MCLC is proud to receive the Albany Business Review’s Best Places to Work award for 6 years in a row! This is a part-time position, 20-30 hours per week, up to $22.00-$25.00/hour and earned sick time. Again,
no high-rise, no huge office, no high-end furniture. But you will get a casual dress environment, cooperative, and friendly workplace with holiday, birthday, and no-reason celebrations, and all the free parking our suburban parking lot can offer. Oh, and our pool table, dart board, video games, and pinball machine are located in the heart of the firm. The general work hours for this position are flexible within the 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, workweek.
Ready to Apply?
Our commitment to client service demands that we recruit the best talent. We hire the right people, treat them well, and provide a collaborative environment with strong mentors and leaders. If our firm sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your cover letter and resume, in pdf format, to the Chief Operating Officer, Stacy A. Smith via email at ssmith@mclclaw.com. Submissions are strictly confidential.
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