About this opportunity
Henderson Scott US lists this Legal Assistant, Commercial Litigation opportunity in village of garden city, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
What You'll Do
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Garden City office. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal assistant who knows the pace and demands of commercial litigation and wants to work closely with a team of attorneys on sophisticated matters. This is a true legal assistant position, not a paralegal role.
Garden City, NY | Full-Time | $80,000 - $95,000 | 5 Days In Office
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Garden City office. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal assistant who knows the pace and demands of commercial litigation and wants to work closely with a team of attorneys on sophisticated matters. This is a true legal assistant position, not a paralegal role.
Prepare, format, proofread, and edit sophisticated legal documents and correspondence.
Create and update Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
Handle electronic filing in New York State and Federal courts, including NYSCEF and PACER.
Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court dates, depositions, meetings, and other litigation-related scheduling.
Maintain and organize case files and litigation documents.
Prepare documents for filing and service and coordinate filing-related deadlines.
Enter attorney time and assist with timekeeping for counsel and partners.
Handle billing and related administrative tasks; prior billing experience is helpful but not required.
Provide proactive administrative support to attorneys throughout the lifecycle of their matters.
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other outside contacts.
Assist with general office responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
The ideal candidate has commercial litigation legal assistant experience and understands how a busy litigation practice operates.
Required:
Prior experience as a legal assistant supporting commercial litigation attorneys.
Strong Microsoft Office skills and advanced document formatting capabilities.
Experience with NYCEF and PACER/e-filing in state and federal courts.
Ability to create and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing deadlines and anticipate attorney needs.
Professional communication skills and discretion.
Schedule & Compensation
Monday-Friday, in office
9:00 AM-5:00 PM or 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
$85,000 - $105,000 annually, depending on experience
ASAP start preferred
Full-time position with competitive benefits
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Who can apply
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