Legal Assistant

Goldberg,-Miller-; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

HSA, FSA, dependent care, and trasport

Voluntary insurances

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin in New York seeks a Legal Assistant to support two or more lawyers, with a hybrid/remote arrangement based on experience.

You will prepare and proofread pleadings, maintain case records, and manage attorney calendars while communicating with witnesses and clients. The role requires 2+ years in the legal field and proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the legal field.
• Experience in insurance defense preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom.
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Ability to communicate in a secondary language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to two or more lawyers.
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners.
• Prepare and/or proofread legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, opinions, complaints, administrative decisions, orders, etc.
• Maintain an accurate case record system including keeping contacts and case material up to date.
• File legal documents with various local courts.
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders.
• Schedule depositions, client meetings, and maintain all attorney calendars.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Typing

Organization

Bilingual

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Zoom

Litigation management software

Job description

Description

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is a regional law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Manhattan, and North Jersey that has been successfully litigating cases for its clients for close to four decades.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing team in our New York office. This position could be hybrid/remote based on experience.

As one of the Eastern region's prominent civil law firms, we are recognized for our successful representation of individuals and companies facing liability relating to automotive and trucking negligence, medical malpractice, toxic torts, work related accidents, as well various other forms general liability.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to two or more lawyers.
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners.
• Prepare and/or proofread legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, opinions, complaints, administrative decisions, orders, etc.
• Maintain an accurate case record system including keeping contacts and case material up to date.
• File legal documents with various local courts.
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders.
• Schedule depositions, client meetings, and maintain all attorney calendars.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in the legal field; experience in insurance defense preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom.
• Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus.
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Ability to communicate in a secondary language is a plus.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• HSA, FSA, dependent care, and transportation accounts
• Voluntary insurances
• Annual bonuses

Pay

From $24/hr

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Goldberg, Miller & Rubin, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.