Legal Assistant - Hybrid

Goldberg,-Miller-; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is a regional law firm seeking a Legal Assistant for our New York office. This role can be hybrid/remote based on experience, supporting two or more attorneys with document drafting, filing, and calendar management.

The position requires strong communication and organization, with experience in the legal field and proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom. Prior exposure to litigation management software is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the legal field.
• Experience in insurance defense is a plus but not required.

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

Effective communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Typing speed

Organizational skills

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 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.

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.