Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary A rapidly growing national law firm is seeking a litigation legal secretary to join the midtown NYC office. The law firm is eagerly seeking candidates that have excellent communication skills, are problem-solvers, and willing to take ownership of their job. Candidates should have 5+ years of legal secretary experience in a mid-size to large law firm.

Job Responsibilities:

Draft and review legal correspondence including thoroughly proofreading for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting Prepares and collect conflict of interest checks, open new files and maintain client files Maintains attorneys' calendars with dates of importance Professional demeanor with all Firm clients, attorneys, staff and vendors. Including responding to messages and requests in a timely manner and performing job duties with enthusiasm and a genuine perceivable zest to be of service Familiar with State and Federal court filings, including submission of electronic filings Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision Proficient in software programs such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Provide assistance to others within firm when requested based on priorities of current work-in-hand, promoting teamwork and mutual cooperation among all staff members

Job Requirements:

5+ years litigation secretarial experience Experience maintaining paperless files Strong Microsoft Office skills Excellent communication and presentation

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, HSA & FSA plans Generous PTO policy Year-end bonuses and referral fee programs Positive firm culture

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Disability insurance Flexible schedule Health savings account Retirement plan

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10016