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What they do
A Litigation Legal Secretary provides secretarial and administrative work for a litigation attorney or litigation law firm. Uses specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures related to litigation. Organizes files, schedules meetings and manages communication to prepare for lawsuits and trials. Prepares and files documents for court cases. Works with supervision from an attorney or paralegal; may handle paralegal tasks.
$62,839 / year median in New York
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Classification:
Non-Exempt Reports To:
Legal Assistant Supervisor Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Preparing pleadings, motions, discovery demands, Affirmations in Opposition, answers, and other legal documents and correspondence 2. Providing dictation transcription through use of headphones and a foot pedal 3. E-filing and creating table of contents and table of authorities in Word 4. Assisting attorneys in maintaining compliance with required reporting 5. Clerical work (i.e. copying, scanning, emailing, faxing) and any other clerical work needed to fully support your assigned attorneys 6. Occasional administrative work (i.e. filing, sorting and delivering mail and office supplies) 7. Other tasks as assigned Competencies 1. Have familiarity with State and Federal court procedures and rules 2. Possess strong typing, note-taking, and multi-tasking skills 3. Possess strong grammar and spelling ability 4. Have the ability to work in a team-based setting with other legal assistants supporting a group of attorneys Work Environment This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, and printers. Additionally, the legal assistant will be required to transcribe digital dictation by way of headphones while using a foot pedal. Physical Demands This is largely a sedentary role, requiring use of typical office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax, copy machine, desk phone, headphones and foot pedal. Work is completed in a corporate office environment. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This position is not a fully-remote position and cannot be completed in its entirety outside of the office. Travel Travel is generally only expected in this position for training purposes. Required Education and Experience 1. High school or equivalent education. 2. 3-5 Years Experience as an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant. 3. E-Filing Experience inNY, NJ/CT
a plus Preferred Education and Experience 1. Post high school courses in keyboard and computer techniques, basic office procedures, grammar, spelling, and writing, and transcription best practices. 2. Notary Public. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Job Type:
Full-time (with hybrid work schedule available) New hires are required to work on-site for the first 30 days . After this period, the Legal Assistant Supervisor will evaluate your readiness for hybrid work. Once approved, you may work a hybrid schedule , with your remote days assigned by your supervisor .Please note:
If productivity expectations are not met while working remotely, hybrid privileges may be revoked, and you will be required to return to the office full-time . Salary Range $25 - $30 per hour - Commensurate withExperience PMT NY Office Locations:
Elmsford, NY / Garden City, NY / New York City, NY We Offer a Competitive Benefit Packages toAll of Our Employees, Including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Family Medical Leave (FMLA)
- Paid Family Leave (PFL)
- Domestic Partner Benefits (Same Sex)
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Firm-paid Life Insurance
- Employee Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Pre-tax Parking and Transit Programs
- Pre-tax Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, HRA)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- 401(k) Match Program
- 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
- 3 Weeks of Vacation Per Year to Start
- PTO days, Bereavement and Jury Duty
- Commuter Benefits Please email your resume, office location you are applying for, salary, and other benefit requirements to the