Litigation Legal Secretary
- $60,000 - $68,000
- New York, NY
Great opportunity to join a well known mid size firm!
A bit about us:
Our client is a well known small to mid size plaintiff personal injury firm.
Why join us?
401K match
Fully covered medical insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
Sick time
Pet insurance
Fully covered medical insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
Sick time
Pet insurance
Job Details
Responsibilities:
1. Supporting the Managing Attorney, Practice Administrator and attorney/paralegal teams, preparing correspondences, assisting with daily mail and periodically covering for paralegals and other support staff, as needed.
2. Manage and organize case files, track and meet deadlines, and maintain calendars for attorneys.
3. Provide comprehensive legal assistance, including coordinating depositions, arranging for court reporters, and handling exhibits.
Qualifications:
1. A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably within litigation.
2. Proficient in preparing and handling legal documentation, providing legal assistance, and offering legal support services.
3. Advanced knowledge of legal terminology and a strong understanding of court system rules and processes.
4. Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and legal software applications.
1. Supporting the Managing Attorney, Practice Administrator and attorney/paralegal teams, preparing correspondences, assisting with daily mail and periodically covering for paralegals and other support staff, as needed.
2. Manage and organize case files, track and meet deadlines, and maintain calendars for attorneys.
3. Provide comprehensive legal assistance, including coordinating depositions, arranging for court reporters, and handling exhibits.
Qualifications:
1. A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably within litigation.
2. Proficient in preparing and handling legal documentation, providing legal assistance, and offering legal support services.
3. Advanced knowledge of legal terminology and a strong understanding of court system rules and processes.
4. Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and legal software applications.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.