Legal Staff Legal Secretary in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Secretary at the law firm is tasked with supporting the litigation practice in a fast-paced legal environment. The primary responsibilities include:

- Preparing and formatting legal filings, ensuring they are proofread, redacted, and organized with exhibits.
- Managing electronic filings with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
- Opening and maintaining new client matters, including organizing documents, indexing, and managing electronic files.
- Conducting research and retrieving court decisions from Westlaw.
- Preparing correspondence, including cover letters for billing statements.
- Accurately inputting billing information into the firm's billing software.
- Scheduling and coordinating conferences and depositions, and maintaining attorney calendars.
- Processing and tracking third-party vendor invoices and collaborating closely with the accounting department.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the Legal Secretary position should possess the following qualifications:

- A minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, with familiarity in legal filing, e-filing processes, and preparation of tables and authorities.
- Knowledge of New York and New Jersey state and federal court procedures and rules.
- A collaborative attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Strong typing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Current Notary Public License preferred.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the Legal Secretary position at the law firm is between $60,000 and $80,000 USD. A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. The final salary offered may be outside of this range based on individual circumstances.

Benefits include a 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Why Should You Apply?
- Benefits: The position offers an outstanding benefits package, including a 401k match and a generous PTO plan.
- Career Growth: There are ample opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Employee Perks: Employees have access to corporate discount plans and other benefits.

The law firm is committed to creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, ensuring 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.