Case Assistant

Seyfarth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Seyfarth in New York, NY is seeking a Case Assistant to organize and draft documents, manage due diligence, and improve processes across client matters. You will develop procedures to enhance efficiency, maintain records, and support the team with database management and internal software tasks.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and proofreading skills, plus a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good work ethic and team oriented.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to meet client needs and think outside of the box for solutions.
• Strong proofreading and grammar skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially Word and Excel, and have a willingness to learn how to use the firm’s proprietary computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the organization of documents, cases, and/or files.
• Prepare and/or draft documents and correspondence.
• Manage due diligence of processes and track deadlines.
• Develop processes and procedures to enhance efficiency in serving clients.
• Maintain best records management practices.
• Organize, update, and own the management of internal team databases.
• Use internal firm software to successfully complete tasks related to supervisor requests.
• Other functions as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

As a Case Assistant you will help organize, prepare, edit, and draft documents and correspondence, draft formation and registration documentation, manage due diligence and track deadlines, manage records and internal team databases, create closing binders, and develop processes and procedures to enhance efficiency in serving clients.

The Day-To-Day

On any given day, you will:

• Assist in the organization of documents, cases, and/or files
• Prepare and/or draft documents and correspondence
• Manage due diligence of processes and track deadlines
• Develop processes and procedures to enhance efficiency in serving clients
• Maintain best records management practices
• Organize, update, and own the management of internal team databases
• Use internal firm software to successfully complete tasks related to supervisor requests
• Other functions as assigned by supervisor

You Have

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to independently communicate with management, attorneys, and clients
• Good workethic and team oriented.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to meet client needs and think outside of the box for solutions.
• Strong proofreading and grammar skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially Word and Excel, and have a willingness to learn how to use the firm’s proprietary computer programs.

What We Provide

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

More About Seyfarth

With approximately 1,000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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Location Specific Language

The salary range for this role is $52,000 to $62,000 annually, which is based on a 40 hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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This position is based in New York, NY 10018