Experienced Legal Assistant

We are a thriving commercial litigation boutique law firm located in mid-town with an opening for an experienced litigation legal assistant. This is not an entry level position. We are a busy Firm and we need someone who can take the ball and run. This is a great opportunity to be an integral part of a winning team.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience - Real Estate litigation experience is a plus
• Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts
• Must be proficient with Outlook, Word Processing Software (Word), Time Keeping Software, and Adobe
• Excellent organizational skills
• Exceptional time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Have a solid understanding of both office and legal processes and procedures
• Must possess excellent grammar, writing and editing skills, as well as good work ethic

Responsibilities

• Manage attorneys’ calendars and monitor case deadlines
• Assist with the organization of electronic files
• Communicate with Court Clerks on the District, State and Federal levels
•  Schedule and coordinate depositions, including court reporters and videographers
• Schedule and coordinate mediations
• Assist attorneys with preparation for trials, hearings and depositions
• Prepare, proofread and edit legal documents and correspondence
• Prepare expense reports
• Process third-party invoices
• General administrative tasks and other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Hours: 8:30 am -5:00 pm - This includes a 1 hour lunch, totaling a 7.5 hour work day.

Pay: $55,000 - $65,000 per year

Benefits include medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid vacation.

COVID-19 considerations:

This is NOT a remote position. To keep our employees safe, we have implemented distance between work stations, provide hand sanitizer, gloves, and masks, as needed.