Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Jobot

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$105,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, File Maintenance, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Life Insurance, Litigation, Logistics, Mail Processing, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Research Skills, Systems Administration/Management, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
3 days ago
Hybrid Schedule! Top Tier Benefits!

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Salary: $80,000 - $105,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a long-standing, well regarded law firm with offices worldwide.

Why join us?

Medical/Dental/Vision
Life insurance and AD&D
Short and long term disability
401k with match
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Hybrid remote/onsite work schedule
Annual Bonus

Job Details

Job Details:
We are currently seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and experienced Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to join our fast-paced legal team. This role will provide comprehensive administrative support to our litigation team, assisting attorneys in the preparation and filing of legal documents, managing calendars, and ensuring deadlines are met. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, with a strong understanding of the litigation process and legal terminology. This is a full-time, permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity to grow and develop within the legal field.

Responsibilities:
1. Provide administrative support to civil defense litigation attorneys, including drafting and preparing legal documents.
2. Assist in the preparation for hearings, trials, and meetings, including coordinating logistics, organizing materials, and conducting research.
3. Manage efiling systems, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.
4. Handle calendaring of deadlines, appointments, and court dates to ensure all timelines are met.
5. Communicate effectively with clients, legal professionals, and court personnel, maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
6. Perform general administrative duties such as answering calls, managing correspondence, and maintaining files.
7. Conduct legal research as required, utilizing a variety of resources to gather, analyze, and summarize information.

Qualifications:
1. Minimum of 7 years' experience in a legal administrative assistant role, preferably within civil defense litigation.
2. Proficient in hearing and trial preparation, efiling, and calendaring deadlines.
3. Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
4. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
5. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
8. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com