Well-established Midtown Law Firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a newly created role. This individual will provide paralegal and legal administrative support, assisting with civil litigation matters.
We are seeking a motivate, self-starter legal assistant with at least three years of experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm. Fabulous opportunity to continue to learn and grow in this role!
Responsibilities will include:
· Opening new matters and running conflicts
· Assisting with trial, mediation and deposition preparation, including going to trial occasionally
· Drafting, proofreading and editing legal correspondence and memos, transcription
· E-filing documents in state and federal courts
· Preparing exhibits
· Communicating with attorneys, court officials and clients
· Managing calendars and ensuring that attorneys know of upcoming deadlines
· Scheduling meetings, phone and video conferences, depositions, arbitrations and mediations
· Coordinating travel arrangements
· Creating monthly expense reimbursements
· Maintaining files
· Entering attorney time
· General administrative support including scanning, printing, emailing, mailing
Our client is looking for a professional and friendly Legal Assistant with strong administrative, communication and organizational skills. Good technical skills including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and e-filing experience required.
This firm offers a nice benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision options, paid parking, an annual employee contribution to your retirement account and more. If you have at least three years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant and would like to learn more, please submit resume for confidential review. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with an exceptional firm!
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