Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principle—client service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 23 offices, serving clients in more than 35 states nationwide. Collectively, we are a resource of experienced trial attorneys providing creative and responsive service.
Our New York City office is growing and actively seeking a Legal Secretary interested in growing their career among our team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism.
Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development. The salary range of $63k - $68k is commensurate with experience.
OPPORTUNITY | Legal Secretary
Litchfield Cavo has 23 offices nationwide, and our New York office is growing. Our busy insurance defense practice attorneys seek a well-rounded, highly-motivated, experienced civil defense litigation Legal Secretary with at least five to seven years of experience to support our insurance litigation defense practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of legal and administrative responsibilities with a forward-thinking firm in an expanding office.
SKILLS and ABILITIES
The following are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability the candidate must possess or demonstrate to succeed under the direction of the partner(s):
· demonstrated knowledge of electronic filing requirements of state and federal courts in NY;
· experience supporting attorneys who produce a large-volume of work;
· ability to consistently produce and deliver quality work products;
· demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a very busy legal environment;
· organize, prioritize and implement tasks with strong attention to detail;
· work proactively, independently and as part of a team;
· remain self-directed, self-motivated and work effectively under tight time constraints;
· provide clear written and verbal communications;
· maintain professional demeanor and a positive attitude with attorneys, colleagues and vendors as needed;
· demonstrate proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PDF maker (Nuance or Adobe Pro); demonstrated efficiency navigating the internet;
· iManage document management experience a plus;
· knowledge of client billing activities, i.e., billing submission and appeals;
· normal admin duties such as opening files, keeping files in order, travel arrangements, expense reports, etc.
· familiar with keeping attorney’s calendar, docketing court dates, etc.
To apply, please email your resume or apply through link.
Our Firm provides a current technology, ongoing training, experienced support staff and full-time IT and marketing departments.
Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.
