Legal Secretary

5-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Legal Secretary
Department: Administrative
Location: New York, NY
Salary Range: $63,000 - $69,000 annually

Litchfield Cavo LLP, a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join our growing team in New York City. Our firm values client service above all else and is committed to providing creative and responsive legal services. We offer a competitive compensation package and a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Secretary with at least five to seven years of experience to support our busy insurance defense practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a forward-thinking firm in an expanding office and handle a variety of legal and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

- Knowledge of electronic filing requirements of state and federal courts in NY
- Ability to support attorneys with a high volume of work
- Consistently produce and deliver quality work products
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment
- Organize, prioritize, and implement tasks with strong attention to detail
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Remain self-directed and motivated under tight time constraints
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude with attorneys, colleagues, and vendors
- Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PDF maker
- Familiarity with iManage document management system
- Knowledge of client billing activities, such as billing submission and appeals
- Perform administrative duties, such as opening files, organizing files, making travel arrangements, and preparing expense reports
- Maintain attorney's calendar and docket court dates

Qualifications:

- 5-7 years of experience as a Legal Secretary in civil defense litigation
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures
- Proficient in MS Office and internet research
- Knowledge of iManage document management system preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor

To apply, please email your resume or apply through the provided link. Our firm offers current technology, ongoing training, experienced support staff, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

At Litchfield Cavo LLP, we support and encourage workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. Join our team and be a part of a diverse and inclusive workplace.

In summary, Litchfield Cavo LLP, a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Secretary to join our growing team in New York City. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional development. If you have the skills and qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits package, professional development opportunities

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Electronic filing, time management, attention to detail, communication, MS Office, document management, billing, calendar management, docketing

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Email resume or apply through link

Qualification and Experience At least 5-7 years of experience as a civil defense litigation Legal Secretary

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