Litigation Legal Assistant

One of Long Islands most prestigious law firms seeks an ideal candidate with a litigation background: a versatile team player who can manage multiple assignments concurrently often on tight timelines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. This individual will work well as a team willing to collaborate and jump in when needed as well as being a self-starter. They will also prioritize tasks meet deadlines and effectively solve problems under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Must be organized willing to learn new things and adapt to changing priorities.

• Provide support to multiple attorneys daily work routine and understand and adapt to their unique practice priorities and preferences.
• Prepare edit format and proofread correspondence agreements contracts etc.
• Prepare edit format and proofread complex legal documents including complaints answers motions as well as other pleadings.
• Electronic filing of documents on court websites (ECF/NYSCEF/AAA).
• Coordinate and manage attorneys calendars including scheduling meetings conference calls zoom meetings.
• Open new matters using Intapp and prepare retainer agreements and other corresponding documents.
• Data entry of case progression into Time Matters for No-Fault matters.
• Entry of daily attorney time using iTimekeep.
• Provide administrative support answering phones copying scanning submit expenses using Chrome River.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills typing 55 words per minute.

Systems:
Microsoft Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint

Required Experience:

Junior IC