Please send resume should you be interested in the following Litigation Legal Assistant (Professional Liability) position located in NYC. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with a salary between 60-80K plus OT and awesome benefits. If you’re not interested, please pass along to you colleagues as we do pay referral fees.
Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: NYC
Salary: 60-80K
Work Schedule: 9am-5pm
Work Environment: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote after initial 90 day ramp up period
Job Description:
The ideal candidate is a versatile team player who demonstrates experience performing multiple work assignments concurrently, often within a short period time, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. This individual will work well as a team, willing to collaborate and jump in when needed as well as being a self-starter. They will also prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and effectively solve problems under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Must be organized, wiling to learn new things, and adapt to changing priorities.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist attorneys with client communication, revising legal documents including motions, pleadings, straight typing, edits and answering phones
- Must be proficient in MS Word
- Enter attorney time using iTimekeep
- Submit expense and reimbursement reports using Chrome River
- Manage and prioritize incoming email and correspondence
- Proofread work for accuracy
- Ability to function effectively in stressful situations; exhibit professional maturity
- Uphold a professional demeanor at all times. Demonstrate an attitude of cooperation with legal staff, peers and administrators.
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills typing 55+ words per minute.
