Legal Secretary – Litigation

Legal Secretary – Litigation

 Uniondale, NY (Onsite – 5 days/week)
 Salary: Up to $95,000

What You’ll Do:

• Provide high-level litigation support to attorneys, including preparing and editing legal documents with a focus on accuracy and formatting.

• Manage and organize case files and correspondence, both electronic and paper, ensuring everything is up-to-date and easily accessible.

• Handle heavy document editing, proofreading, and redlining of legal filings.

• Assist with motion practice and prepare documents for electronic filing (e-filing) in both state and federal courts.

• Create and edit Table of Authorities and Table of Contents using advanced MS Word functions.

• Perform document bookmarking, hyperlinking, and PDF editing/redaction as needed.

• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and manage daily administrative tasks.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of legal secretarial experience in a litigation-focused environment.

• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, including advanced formatting features like Table of Authorities, Table of Contents, styles, and hyperlinks.

• E-filing Knowledge: Prior experience preparing and submitting court filings electronically.

• Document Handling: Strong skills in document management, editing, PDF manipulation (including redactions), and file organization.

• Attention to Detail: Exceptional proofreading and multitasking abilities with strong organizational skills.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Work Ethic: Ability to work independently and efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.