Legal Secretary

Lewis Brisbois; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Sick time

Vacation time

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois is seeking a Legal Secretary for their New York, NY office. The role involves supporting up to four attorneys with litigation tasks, including docketing, scheduling meetings and travel, and filing legal documents. Candidates should have 5-7 years of legal experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $85,000, along with various benefits for a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of legal experience required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Must be able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support up to 4 attorneys with legal tasks.
• Docketing and scheduling appointments including travel.
• Filing and serving documents both state and federal.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize responsibilities

Ability to handle confidential information

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The New York, NY office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a legal secretary with litigation experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys. Essential functions of this role include docketing, scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings, filing and serving documents both state and federal, creating legal documents, opening new matters, and processing various financial related tasks.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least five (5) to seven (7) years of legal experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

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Minimum Salary

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $85,000.00/Yr.