Legal Secretary

About the role

This position is 100% onsite in our Roslyn, NY office. The Legal Secretary provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys and legal staff within a captive law firm, The Law Offices of Benvenuto & Gaujean, dedicated to defending medical malpractice claims on behalf of EmPRO Insurance. This position is responsible for coordinating case-related activities, preparing and maintaining legal documents, managing calendars and deadlines, and facilitating communication among attorneys, clients, insurance professionals, courts, and other involved parties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, transcribe and serve all correspondence and legal documents for assigned Attorneys in the defense of medical malpractice and dental cases
• E-file legal documents with NYSCEF as needed
• Respond to requests for information from the Claims department, clients and other individuals as needed
• Process check requests and invoices
• Review accounts payable and submit same for payment
• Answer telephone calls as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• All other duties deemed appropriate by management

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of legal secretarial experience required; medical malpractice background helpful
• Microsoft application proficiency required
• Typing speed 65 wpm required
• Dictaphone experience required; digital (Gearplayer) a plus
• Medical terminology helpful
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Must be detail-oriented and have good organizational skills
• Ability to function in a professional office environment and utilize standard office equipment
• Ability to maintain a cooperative, courteous, and professional relationship while interacting with other departments, employees, management and insureds; ability to communicate effectively with diplomacy and professionalism