Legal Administrative Assistant

Position

The Position
Wilson Elser's Long Island's office seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support our thriving litigation practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal filings, including proofreading, redacting and organizing exhibits.
• Manage electronic filings with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Open and maintain new client matters, including document organization, indexing, and electronic file management.
• Congduct research and retrieve court decisions from Westlaw.
• Prepare correspondence, including cover letters for billing statements.
• Accurately input billing information into the firm’s billing software.
• Schedule and coordinate conferences, depositions, and maintain attorney calendars.
• Process and track third party vendor invoices and collaborate closely with the accounting department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years litigation experience, including familiarity with legal filing, e-filing processes, and preparation of tables and authorities. Knowledge of New York and New Jersey state and federal court procedures and rules.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Strong typing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current Notary Public License preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 USD
• Benefits package includes: 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

About the Role

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.