Legal Secretary (Medical Malpractice) ( Contract to Hire ) ( Hybrid in White Plains, NY )

Career Developers; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary with a strong background in litigation, particularly in Medical Malpractice. This hybrid role, requiring four days onsite and one day remote, offers an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic legal team. You will be responsible for preparing legal filings, managing documents, and ensuring compliance with court procedures. With a focus on professional growth, this position promises a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued. If you're ready to take on new challenges and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in litigation, especially in Medical Malpractice.
• Proficiency in e-filing and creating tables of authorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and e-file legal documents, ensuring compliance with court rules.
• Manage attorney calendars and schedule necessary conferences.

Skills

Litigation experience

Medical Malpractice litigation

E-filing

Document management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Legal Secretary Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office 2007

Westlaw

Job description

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Career Developers Inc., a distinguished staffing and consulting firm, is proud to celebrate 30 years of service excellence. As a GSA Contract holder, we offer comprehensive staffing solutions for both commercial and government sectors nationwide. By selectively partnering with clients who share our values, we ensure productive collaborations that set us apart in the industry. Our dedication to candidates involves managing expectations with precision through business intelligence, thorough interview preparation, transparent communication, and exceptional feedback throughout the process.

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Legal Secretary (Medical Malpractice) (Contract to Hire) (Hybrid in White Plains, NY)

Location: Hybrid in White Plains, NY with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote

Rate: OPEN

Must-Haves:

• 2+ years of Litigation experience
• Prior experience with litigation involving Medical Malpractice is a big plus, if not some type of defense litigation.
• Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating a 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

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread, and redact documents.
• Prepare court filings, and become familiar with court rules and filing procedures.
• E-file court filings
• Open new matters
• Document management and organization, saving to the network, and indexing for the file room
• Retrieve court decisions from Westlaw
• Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
• Input billing information into the 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 of 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