Legal Assistant, Garden City, New York

3-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense:

- Seeking an experienced legal assistant with 3-7 years of experience in insurance defense for immediate full-time position in Garden City, New York office.
- Ability to handle a busy workload and multi-task.
- Provide insightful support to attorneys and legal teams with high quality work.
- Exercise good judgment and have strong communication skills.
- Must be a team player, have an engaging personality, show initiative, and be able to work independently.
- Job duties include drafting legal documents, e-filing, communicating with courts and clients, monitoring deadlines, scheduling and coordinating appearances, opening and closing files, proofreading and editing, scanning and filing documents, dictation, travel arrangements, and providing backup for other attorneys.
- Required skills/qualifications include , proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems, knowledge of State and Federal Court e-filing, excellent multitasking and organizational skills, and ability to work under deadlines in a high-volume work environment.
- Law firm mission statement focuses on creating a humane and sustainable working environment, reducing costs, and promoting diversity among team members.
- Salary is commensurate with experience and skill set, with benefits such as health, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, flexible work, and paid time off.
- For New York City Applicants, salary range is - . ($37, - $64,), with potential for annual discretionary bonus. Actual salary offered will depend on individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
- Interested candidates should visit the Gerber Ciano Career Portal or send CV to .

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady, a multi-office, multi-state law firm, is currently hiring for a Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense position in Garden City, New York. This is a full-time role, with a preferred experience level of 3-7 years in insurance defense. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team, focused on providing high quality work and promoting a diverse working environment.

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Insurance Defense
Location: Garden City, New York
Experience: 3-7 years
Salary: Commensurate with experience and skill set

Job Duties:

- Drafting of legal documents, such as correspondence, pleadings, and motions
- E-filing in State and Federal Courts
- Maintaining client confidentiality
- Communicating with courts, clients, and opposing counsel
- Monitoring deadlines and keeping attorneys informed of case status
- Maintaining attorney calendars and handling upcoming events
- Scheduling and coordinating appearances and depositions
- Opening and closing files
- Processing expense reports and check requests
- Proofreading and editing documents
- Scanning, saving, and filing documents
- Dictation
- Handling travel arrangements for attorneys
- Providing backup for other attorneys
- Recording and storing client information
- Assisting with attorney marketing tasks

Required Skills/Qualifications:

- (preferred)
- 3-7 years of experience in insurance defense (experience with New Jersey matters and Court rules is a plus)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Highly proficient with case management systems and other software applications
- Knowledge of State and Federal Court e-filing
- Excellent multitasking, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work under deadlines and in a high-volume work environment

Law Firm Mission Statement:

At Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady, we are committed to creating a working environment that is both sustainable and humane for our team members and clients. We strive to reduce costs and our impact on the planet by operating virtually, and we believe that diversity is crucial in bringing a variety of perspectives and approaches to our clients' needs. While we have the resources of a large law firm, we maintain a relaxed and informal atmosphere to promote professional development, personal satisfaction, and growth.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for this position is commensurate with experience and skill set. The firm also offers benefits such as health, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, flexible work, and paid time off.

For New York City Applicants:

The salary range for this position is - . ($37, - $64,), with potential for an annual discretionary bonus. The actual salary offered will depend on the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Please note that Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady, LLP is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.

Interested candidates can apply through the Gerber Ciano Career Portal or by sending their CV to . Join our collaborative team and begin your journey with us today.

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Health, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, flexible work, paid time off

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Legal document drafting, E-filing, Client communication, Time management, Organization, Multi-tasking, Microsoft Office, Case management software

Associate's Degree or higher

Visit the Gerber Ciano Career Portal or email cv to

Qualification and Experience Associate's Degree or higher

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