Entry-Level Secretary

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1000 attorneys, across 42 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.

Job Title: Entry-Level Legal Secretary at Wilson Elser's New York office

Experience: 1+ year in litigation

Salary: $50,000 to $55,000 per year

Responsibilities:

- Prepare legal filings, including formatting, exhibit pulling, proofreading, and redacting
- Familiarity with e-filing and creating table of authorities
- Knowledge of New York and New Jersey State and Federal court procedures and rules
- Work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries to support a group of attorneys
- Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
- Organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Licensed Notary

Why Should You Apply?

- Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
- Generous PTO plan
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Corporate Discount Plans

Interested in joining our team? Send your credentials to with "NYC Entry-Level Legal Secretary" in the subject line.

Wilson Elser is committed to creating a work environment that is free of barriers and bias. We value and respect individual outlooks and talents, and our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Firm:

- Full-service and leading defense litigation law firm
- Over 1000 attorneys
- 42 offices in the United States and one in London
- Ranked among the top 200 law firms by The American Lawyer
- 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms

Qualifications:

- 1+ year of litigation experience
- Knowledge of litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating table of authorities
- Familiarity with New York and New Jersey State and Federal court procedures and rules
- Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries
- Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Licensed Notary

Responsibilities:

- Prepare legal filings, including formatting, exhibit pulling, proofreading, and redacting
- Familiarity with e-filing and creating table of authorities
- Knowledge of New York and New Jersey State and Federal court procedures and rules
- Work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries to support a group of attorneys
- Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
- Organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Licensed Notary

Salary Information:

- Annualized salary range of $50,000 to $55,000
- Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law

Why Should You Apply?

- Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
- Generous PTO plan
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Corporate Discount Plans

Interested in joining our team? Send your credentials to with "NYC Entry-Level Legal Secretary" in the subject line.

Wilson Elser is committed to creating a work environment that is free of barriers and bias. We value and respect individual outlooks and talents, and our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.

Join our team as an Entry-Level Legal Secretary at Wilson Elser's New York office and enjoy excellent benefits, generous PTO, and opportunities for growth and advancement. With over 1000 attorneys and 42 offices in the United States and London, Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with a strong reputation in the legal industry.

As an Entry-Level Legal Secretary, you will have the opportunity to work with a fast-paced team and support a group of attorneys. You should have at least 1 year of experience in litigation and be familiar with litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating table of authorities. You should also have a good understanding of New York and New Jersey State and Federal court procedures and rules. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a team-based setting are essential for this role.

In this position, you will have a variety of responsibilities, including preparing legal filings, e-filing court documents, managing document organization and retrieval, and scheduling conferences and depositions. You will also have the opportunity to expand your skills and take on new challenges. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel) and strong written and verbal communication skills are also required for this role. A notary license is a plus.

We offer a competitive annualized salary range of $50,000 to $55,000, with actual pay adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Our benefits package includes a 401k match, generous PTO plan, and corporate discount plans.

At Wilson Elser, we

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401k match, PTO plan, corporate discount plans

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Litigation experience, familiarity with court rules and procedures, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication skills

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Send credentials to with "NYC Entry-Level Legal Secretary" in the subject line

Qualification and Experience 1+ year of litigation experience, licensed notary

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