Work for one of the most respected law firms in the industry!
Nesco Resource has partnered with a prestigious law firm in the pursuit to hire a
Litigation Legal Assistant. This is a full time, permanent position.
- Hybrid: 3 days/week in Uniondale, NY and 2 days/week remote
- Seeking 5+ years of law firm experience
- Salary up to $75,000/yr
The ideal candidate is a versatile team player who demonstrates experience performing multiple work assignments concurrently, often within a short period of time, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. This individual will work well as a team, willing to collaborate and jump in when needed as well as being a self-starter. They will also prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and effectively solve problems under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Must be organized, wiling to learn new things, and adapt to changing priorities.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide support to multiple attorneys' daily work routine and understand and adapt to their unique practice, priorities and preferences.
- Prepare, edit, format and proofread correspondence, agreements, contracts, etc.
- Prepare, edit, format and proofread complex legal documents including, complaints, answers, motions, as well as other pleadings.
- Electronic filing of documents on court websites (ECF/NYSCEF/AAA).
- Coordinate and manage attorneys' calendars including scheduling meetings, conference calls, zoom meetings.
- Open new matters using Intapp and prepare retainer agreements and other corresponding documents.
- Data entry of case progression into Time Matters for No-Fault matters.
- Entry of daily attorney time using iTimekeep.
- Provide administrative support, answering phones, copying, scanning, submit expenses using Chrome River.
Qualifications:
Typing skills: 55+ words per minute.
Microsoft Outlook, Word (Advanced), Excel, PowerPoint
5+ years years of law firm experience
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
