Legal Assistant - Hybrid/Remote

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a motivated Legal Assistant to support a dynamic team in their New York office. This role involves providing crucial administrative support to attorneys, preparing legal documents, and maintaining accurate case records. The firm is recognized for its expertise in various legal areas, including liability and fraud cases, ensuring a stimulating work environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and possess strong communication and organizational skills, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a leading firm while advancing your career in the legal field.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employer-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the legal field, preferably in insurance defense.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and manage case records.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents and communicate effectively.

Skills

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Time Management

Typing Skills

Multitasking

Secondary Language

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Zoom

Litigation Management Software

Job description

Job 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.

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 as various other forms of 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 providing timely reminders.
• Schedule depositions, client meetings, and maintain all attorney calendars.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in the legal field; experience in insurance defense 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