Job Description
Summary: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is currently seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our team in one of our metro NY offices. The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys, as well as backup support to other attorneys as needed. This position requires exceptional organization skills, the ability to multitask, and a positive attitude. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of experience working in a law firm with a focus on civil litigation.
Responsibilities: - Perform administrative duties, including proofreading and editing materials with extreme accuracy and clarity, and processing invoices. - Utilize e-filing knowledge to prepare and file various types of discovery requests, responses to opposing counsel, and motions. - Schedule and coordinate calendar calls and depositions. - Assist with travel plans as needed. - Maintain knowledge of legal documents and terminology. - Assist with expense reporting, billing, and dictation. - Collaborate with team members and work independently with minimal supervision. - Prioritize workload and handle pressure, interruptions, and changing deadlines. - Utilize Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience/Requirements: - 2-3 years of experience working in a law firm. - Civil Litigation experience is required. - Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. - Exceptional organization skills. - Positive attitude. - Excellent writing and communication skills. - Ability to multitask and prioritize workload. - Teamwork oriented. - Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Benefits: - Hourly salary range of $26.00 to $42.00, with potential for bonuses. - Full benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending. - Opportunity for hybrid work after on-site training is complete. - Collaborative and enjoyable culture that values diversity and rewards leadership.
About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is a national law firm with offices in major metro markets across the U.S. We are a community of experienced litigators and trial attorneys, providing strategic coverage for our clients wherever they do business. Our capabilities span various areas of law, including business and commercial disputes, employment and labor, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. Our team of over 400 attorneys serves as trusted counselors to public and private clients in key industries such as construction, energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.
