Legal Assistant (temp to perm)

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Beacon Hill Legal’s client, a national law firm located in White Plains, is seeking a Temporary-to-Permanent Legal Assistant. Candidates must be able to start immediately and be comfortable commuting to the office in White Plains daily. Pay rate is dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare legal documents including letters, correspondence, briefs, notices, pleadings, and motions.
• Monitor attorney deadlines, calendars, and communications.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support as needed.
• Coordinate conference calls, video conferences and other communications.
• Process administrative items, including check requests and expense reports.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy client files.
• Coordinate large-scale document projects with Office Services.
• Assist with copying, scanning, and document organization.
• Open and close client matters.
• Provide general support to attorneys and the firm’s legal support team as needed.

Qualifications:

• Ability to commute to the office in White Plains five days per week.
• 2+ years of legal assistant required.
• Law firm experience required.
• Familiar with New York and Connecticut state and federal court rules, procedures, filings, and e-filing.
• Experience with all aspects of New York foreclosure sales, including bankruptcy searches.
• Strong litigation and/or bankruptcy experience.
• Proficient with iManage or similar document management systems.
• Proficient with redlining, track changes, table of authorities and table of contents.

Interested candidates should apply with a resume in Microsoft Word format for consideration. Please ensure all relevant experience is included in submitted materials.

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