Job Description

Job Description

Top regional law firm has an immediate need for an experienced legal assistant with 5+ years of defense litigation experience. Candidates must have NY law experience as well as experience scheduling, court filings (e-filings), and more. The firm offers a hybrid schedule and excellent benefits and compensation. Great opportunity to be part of a growing firm.

Responsibilities:

• Calendar and follow-up on deadlines for discovery, Court events, etc.
• Contact Courts (confirm hearings, obtain dockets, e-filing procedures, etc.) and adjusters/clients as needed
• Schedule conference calls/meetings and handle scheduling/calendaring for their assigned team
• Open and close client files
• Associate and download documents, emails, and court filings into iManage document system
• Review invoices for payments and submit expense reports
• Prepare pleadings, discovery (requests and answers), e-filings to be filed (drafting and exhibits), and general correspondence
• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings, including drafting witness lists and exhibit lists
• E-file legal documents in various courts (pleadings, motions, praecipes, etc.)
• Transcribe dictation and convert documents from PDF to Word

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, proofreading, time management, and organizational skills

Candidates should email resume to smartin@roberthadleyassociates.com