Legal Staff Legal Secretary in New York City, NY

Job Description:
Litigation Legal Assistant
The candidate will be handling multiple attorneys with full caseloads. Will coordinate heavy scheduling and calendaring for attorney meetings, court deadlines, depositions, etc. Heavy client contact, contact with witnesses and opposing counsel to obtain information pertinent to the case matter. Document production and organization are a must. Organize records, documents, correspondence, and files into a manageable format. Provide support by drafting correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents. Prepare files and/or binders for hearings, depositions, meetings and trials. Assist with client engagement and retention, including preparation of engagement letter, conflict check, conflict waivers, and submitting information to open matters. Provide overflow assistance as requested from different offices. Follow the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State. Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision. Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and communication skills. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Pre-trial preparation and trial assistance experience are required. Must demonstrate a strong worth ethic and a consistent schedule. Should preferably have insurance defense and/or labor/employment experience. A solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules) is required. Must be well versed in both federal and state court procedures and filing requirements, including e-filing in federal court. Should have advanced skills using MS Word, version 2016, to include using styles, tracking changes, document comparison, generating TOCs and TOAs, and Outlook; basic proficiency in Excel. Must have exceptional grammar, spelling and proofreading skills. Fundamental knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures is required.

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