•This position is 100% onsite in our Roslyn, NY office

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General Summary:

The Legal Secretary provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys and legal staff within a captive law firm, The Law Offices of Benvenuto & Gaujean, dedicated to defending medical malpractice claims on behalf of EmPRO Insurance. This position is responsible for coordinating case-related activities, preparing and maintaining legal documents, managing calendars and deadlines, and facilitating communication among attorneys, clients, insurance professionals, courts, and other involved parties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare, draft, transcribe and serve all correspondence and legal documents for assigned Attorneys in the defense of medical malpractice and dental cases E-file legal documents with NYSCEF as needed Respond to requests for information from the Claims department, clients and other individuals as needed Process check requests and invoices Review accounts payable and submit same for payment Answer telephone calls as needed Other duties as assigned. All other duties deemed appropriate by management

Education & Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of legal secretarial experience required; medical malpractice background helpful Microsoft application proficiency required Typing speed 65 wpm required Dictaphone experience required; digital (Gearplayer) a plus Medical terminology helpful Strong written and verbal communication skills required Must be able to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines Must be detail-oriented and have good organizational skills Ability to function in a professional office environment and utilize standard office equipment Ability to maintain a cooperative, courteous, and professional relationship while interacting with other departments, employees, management and insureds; ability to communicate effectively with diplomacy and professionalism The actual compensation for this position will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by law.