Legal Assistant

Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join their dynamic New York City team. This role is pivotal in supporting high-stakes litigation efforts, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. You will be involved in trial preparations, document management, and assisting attorneys in various legal proceedings. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about the legal field, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute significantly to a multi-disciplinary team committed to excellence in advocacy. Join a firm where your skills will make a meaningful impact!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant required.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support including time entries and travel arrangements.
• Prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and case materials.
• Assist with preparation for interviews, depositions, and client meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Active Listening

Confidentiality

Education

Experience as a Legal Assistant

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft 365

NetDocs

E-discovery tools

Job description

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Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors handles cutting-edge, high-stakescases in a variety of substantive legal fields. We successfully compete with firms many times larger in size due to our entrepreneurial DNA and our investments in technology and people.Our goal remains what it has always been - to transform the art of advocacy services by integrating professionals across a variety of disciplines - including consultants, accountants, investigators, and public relations experts- who partner with attorneys to create a fully integrated legal team dedicated to advocacy at the highest level.

Relentless. Creative. Strategic. Litigators at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors are called upon by clients to handle their most critical matters — when the stakes are high and failure unthinkable. Forming the core of a multi-disciplinary legal team, attorneys at Brewer shape outcomes that set precedent, protect clients, and change lives.

If you view pressure as a privilege and want to join a team that does – apply now.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant for our New York City office. Please note this is not a hybrid/remote role.

Position

The Legal Assistant is a key contributor to the success of our initiatives.This individual will acquire an understanding of the mechanics of commercial litigation, including pleadings and discovery tools:

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for providing high level administrative support e.g. time entries, expense reports and travel arrangements;
• Prepares for trial (organizes trial exhibits, files and all other supporting materials and makes arrangements for transporting and setting up case materials at court);
• Hold responsibility for front to end management of binders and other documents;
• Prepare pleadings and supporting materials for filing such as citing checking, Table of Authority and Table of Contents;
• Assist with preparation for interviews, depositions, hearings, trials, and client meetings;
• Arrange for court reporters, interpreters, conference rooms, etc.;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Assist partners, associates and other legal assistants as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience as a Legal Assistant;
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality;
• Excellent organizational and written communication skills, including high level of attention to detail and active listening skills;
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively handle multiple projects and competing priorities;
• Proficiency in MS Office including Mircosoft 365, NetDocs and other E discovery tools(We offer training for our prospective employees);
• Notary Public preferred.

Compensation

• The anticipated salary for this position is expected to be 70K-80K with typical heavy overtime. The base salary offered will be determined based on experience, skills and other job-related factors.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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