Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Law Firm

New York City, NY

Legal Staff Paralegal in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Legal Assistant - New York:

H1: Join a Fast-Paced National Litigation Law Firm as a Legal Assistant in New York!
H2: Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Legal Assistant with Segal McCambridge in New York
H2: Flexible Hybrid Position with Competitive Salary and Benefits

- Seeking experienced legal assistant to support attorneys in civil litigation matters in NY and surrounding areas
- Hybrid position with flexibility for in-office and remote work
- High-level administrative support in a collaborative, team environment
- Responsibilities include document creation and management, court filings, communication with courts and clients, and more
- Minimum 3 years' experience in civil litigation setting required
- Strong understanding of NY court procedures and rules
- Competitive salary range of $55,000 - $75,000 per year, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with match, health insurance, and paid time off
- Join a well-established, growing national law firm with offices across the country

About Segal McCambridge:

- National law firm with almost four decades of experience
- Representing Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters
- Areas of practice include asbestos, class action, employment, product liability, and more
- Strong reputation for accomplished trial attorneys and successful outcomes

Responsibilities:

- Provide high-level administrative support to attorneys in civil litigation matters
- Create, edit, format, and finalize legal documents
- File and serve legal documents in NY courts
- Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors
- Manage attorney calendars and schedules
- Assist with trial preparation and organization
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment

Skills and Qualifications:

- Minimum 3 years' experience as a legal assistant or secretary in a civil litigation setting
- Familiarity with NY State and Federal court procedures and rules
- Proficiency with Microsoft products and electronic court filing systems
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in drafting, editing, and proofreading
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and prioritize tasks
- Interpersonal skills for effective communication and following instructions

Salary and Benefits:

- Competitive salary range of $55,000 - $75,000 per year, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with match, health insurance, and paid time off
- Join a well-established, growing national law firm with offices across the country
- Flexible hybrid position with opportunity for growth and advancement

Join the team at Segal McCambridge, a national litigation law firm, as a Legal Assistant in New York! This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal assistant to support attorneys in civil litigation matters throughout NY and surrounding areas. The firm offers a flexible hybrid position with a competitive salary range of $55,000 - $75,000 per year, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.

About Segal McCambridge:

Segal McCambridge is a national law firm with almost four decades of experience. The firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with offices across the country. They represent a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals, in complex litigation matters. Their areas of practice include asbestos, class action, construction, employment, and more. Segal McCambridge has a strong reputation for their accomplished trial attorneys and successful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

- Provide high-level administrative support to attorneys focusing on civil litigation matters
- Create, edit, format, and finalize legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, and motions
- File and serve legal documents in all NY courts
- Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and vendors
- Manage attorney calendars, scheduling court appearances, depositions, and meetings
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and coordinating witness schedules
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment

Skills and Qualifications:

- Minimum 3 years' experience as a legal assistant or secretary in a civil litigation setting
- Experience with NY State and Federal court procedures and rules
- Familiarity with electronic court filing systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in drafting, editing, and proofreading
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and prioritize tasks
- Interpersonal skills for effective communication and following instructions

Salary and Benefits:

- Competitive salary range of $55,000 - $75,000 per year, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with match, health insurance, and paid time off
- Join a well-established, growing national law firm with offices across the country
- Flexible hybrid position with opportunity for growth and advancement

If you are an experienced legal assistant looking for a challenging position in a collaborative, team environment, this is the opportunity for you. Don't miss your chance to join Segal McCambridge in New York and be a part of a national law firm with a strong reputation for successful outcomes. Apply now!