Legal Calendar Clerk - Hybrid/Remote

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Remote; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to join their New York office. This role involves providing essential administrative support to attorneys, preparing legal documents, and managing case records. With a strong focus on client representation in various legal matters, this firm is recognized for its commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in legal administration, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. Join a talented team and contribute to impactful legal work in a supportive environment.

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; experience in insurance defense preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and maintain an accurate case record system.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents and file them with local courts.

Skills

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Time Management

Typing Skills

Multitasking

Education

2+ years of experience in the legal field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Zoom

Litigation Management Software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

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 is a plus.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employer-paid life insurance