Legal Secretary

Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis is seeking an experienced I nsurance Defense Legal Secretary for our growing Melville, New York, practice. Candidates must be highly motivated with no less than five (5) years experience in New York Civil Litigation and Trial practice . The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently and reliably with a busy caseload. Youll work with friendly, collegial attorneys and staff in a family environment.

Legal Secretary Responsibilities:

• E-filing/e-courtesy in both state and federal courts.
• Supporting a minimum of two attorneys
• Preparing cases for trial (compiling exhibits, complying with trial orders, etc.)
• Reviewing documents for time-sensitive information.
• Calendaring and maintaining an electronic tickler system.
• Managing deadlines, profiling documents, and file maintenance/organization.
• Scheduling client meetings, depositions, hearings, CMEs, and mediations.
• Billing attorneys time.

Legal Secretary Qualification:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher education.
• Minimum 5 years of third-party insurance defense experience.
• Knowledge of PracticeMaster and NetDocuments is a plus
• Microsoft Office, Outlook Calendaring, and ECF Filing (state and federal a plus)
• Experience working with carrier guidelines and carrier reporting/vendor requirements.
• Must be able to work in a high-volume caseload atmosphere.
• Must have excellent oral and communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent organization skills, critical thinking skills, and ability to multi-task.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD
• Life Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Salary

Come and join a supportive, team-centered firm where success and growth are cultivated and celebrated!

Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis is an equal-opportunity employer.

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