Legal Assistant

Goldberg,-Miller-; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 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 transit

Voluntary insurances

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is seeking a Legal Assistant for its New York office with a hybrid/remote option based on experience. You will support two or more lawyers, manage calendars, prepare pleadings, and keep case records up to date.

The role requires 2+ years in the legal field, proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom, and strong time-management and typing skills. A second language is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the legal field; insurance defense experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom.
• Basic 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Time management

Typing

Multitasking

Organization

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

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 an aggressive and talented team of trial attorneys who are dedicated to getting the best results for our clients.

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. Since the firm’s inception, we have also worked with our clients in combating healthcare and insurance fraud throughout the region and have cemented ourselves as one of the region’s top firms in this arena.

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

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.