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Legal Staff Legal Secretary in New York City, NY

Ice Miller LLP Apr 13,2020 Jan 07,2020 Location USA New York City NY
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Bankruptcy

Min 3 yrs required

Profile

Bankruptcy Legal Secretary The candidate will manage all aspects of administrative practice, including legal and non-legal processes. Prepare and draft correspondence, memos, and legal documents according to legal staff and Firm requirements using word processing and document management systems. Prepare and process outgoing correspondence through mail or fax; arrange for specialized mail or messenger services as required. Maintain files, both electronic and physical, within the guidelines set by the firm. E-file in federal and state courts. Answer, provide assistance during, and appropriately direct telephone calls for legal assignments as needed. Manage scheduling of meetings, appointments, due dates, client-related activities, and case dates on electronic calendars for multiple legal assignments. Proofread documents to ensure appropriate formatting, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Maintain positive relations with internal clients and co-workers and contribute to the self-directed team structure to assist with overflow and specialized tasks within guidelines set by the firm.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should preferably have Higher education or coursework related to the legal field. 3 years of experience as a litigation legal secretary is preferred. Bankruptcy litigation experience is preferred. Must have general familiarity with federal bankruptcy filings, such as motions, applications, certifications, and briefs. Should be computer proficient, intermediate or advanced experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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