Defense Litigation Assistant – Medical Malpractice Position Available In Westchester, New York

Defense Litigation Assistant

• Medical Malpractice City Staffing
• 4.1 White Plains, NY Job Details Full-time $70,000
• $80,000 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Law Trial preparation Medical law Civil litigation support Westlaw Filing court documents Filing Mid-level Microsoft Office Litigation Malpractice law Bachelor’s degree Legal administrative experience Calendar management iManage Organizational skills Legal document management for projects Law office Certified Notary Public Phone etiquette Document management Court hearing scheduling Court depositions 2 years E-filing court documents Office experience Full Job Description Legal Assistant•Civil Defense (Medical Malpractice Focus)

Location:

White Plains, New York Job Type:

Full-Time |

Hybrid Compensation:

$70,000

• 80,000 / year

Job Summary:

Our client, a top national law firm, is hiring a Legal Assistant to support a respected Medical Malpractice Civil Defense team. This is a great opportunity for a legal administrative professional with litigation experience to join a high-performing, collaborative legal environment.

Responsibilities:

Schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances; manage attorney calendars Prepare legal filings, including formatting, pulling exhibits, proofreading, and redacting documents Prepare court filings and e-file legal documents (state and federal) Retrieve legal research and court decisions, Westlaw experience a plus Manage document systems and organization, including saving to network and indexing for file room Assist with billing, invoice processing, and check requests

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in civil defense litigation; medical malpractice law firm experience a plus Familiarity with New York State and Federal court procedures and rules Bachelor’s degree preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) Familiar with PACER, Westlaw, and document management systems (iManage preferred) Highly organized and capable of working independently under tight deadlines Notary Public is a plus #INDHP City Staffing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our business. As a women-owned and operated business, WBE certified, we recognize the importance of creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all individuals regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, ability, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, or sexual orientation. By submitting your resume to City Staffing, you are agreeing to receive text messages about employment opportunities. Reply with STOP to stop receiving messages. Message & Data rates may apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00

• $80,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

Law office: 2 years (Required) Legal administrative: 2 years (Required) Document management: 2 years (Required)

Filing:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Notary Public (Preferred)

Location:

White Plains, NY 10601 (Required)

Work Location:

In person