Legal Administrative Assistant (Medical Malpractice)

Legal Administrative Assistant (Medical Malpractice) Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. 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 Orlando office. The Position Wilson Elser’s Orlando office is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to work with a leading Medical Malpractice defense 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 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 3+ years Litigation experience Prior experience with litigation involving Medical Malpractice Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating table of authorities Familiarity with New York 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 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 Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm's policy is that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to applicants' race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wilson Elser