Legal Administrative Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

Wilson Elser, a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, is redefining what it means to work at a top law firm. Recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms, our firm is committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Administrative Assistant position in our White Plains, NY Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

Wilson Elser's White Plains office is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join a leading litigation team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents
• Prepare court filings, become familiar with court rules and filing procedures
• E-file court filings
• Open new matters
• Document management and organization, saving to network, indexing for file room
• Retrieve court decisions from Westlaw
• Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
• Input billing information into billing software
• Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
• Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years Litigation experience
• Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating table of authorities
• Familiarity with New York and New Jersey State and Federal court procedures and rules
• Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
• Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Licensed Notary

Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally. A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $80,000 USD

Why Should You Apply?

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits