Legal Secretary - Medical Malpractice

Wilson Elser; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense litigation law firm as a Legal Secretary in White Plains. This role offers a hybrid schedule, allowing you to balance in-office and remote work. You will support a dynamic Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care defense team by managing legal filings, organizing documents, and assisting attorneys with their schedules. The firm values teamwork and innovation, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. With competitive compensation and outstanding benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for motivated professionals seeking a long-term career in law.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous PTO Plan

Corporate Discount Plans

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Familiarity with New York court procedures is essential.
• Excellent typing and organizational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and proofread legal filings and documents.
• Manage attorney calendars and schedule conferences.
• E-file court documents and maintain document organization.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Medical Malpractice Knowledge

E-filing Procedures

Document Management

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Legal Secretary Certification

Tools

Westlaw

Billing Software

Microsoft Office 2007

Job description

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Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Secretary position in our White Plains office.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with four in-office work days and 1 remote work day per week.

The Position

Wilson Elser’s White Plains office is currently seeking a Legal Secretary to work with a leading Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care defense team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents
• Prepare court filings, become familiar with court rules and filing procedures
• E-file court filings
• Open new matters
• Document management and organization, saving to network, indexing for file room
• Retrieve court decisions from Westlaw
• Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
• Input billing information into billing software
• Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
• Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting
  
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years Litigation experience
• Prior experience with litigation involving Medical Malpractice
• Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating table of authorities
• Familiarity with New York State and Federal court procedures and rules
• Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
• Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Licensed Notary
  
  

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $80,000 USD

Why Should You Apply?

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
  
  

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [e-mail].

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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