Litigation Administrative Assistant — Precise Support

Midtown Firm; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Midtown Firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support partners and attorneys in the Litigation department. This role is ideal for someone with law firm administrative experience who enjoys working closely with attorneys.

The candidate should exhibit high standards, excellent communication skills, and the ability to take initiative and prioritize daily tasks in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of legal documents.
• Expert knowledge of Word and Excel.
• TOA and TOC knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting legal documents and pleadings.
• Assist attorneys with timesheets and reports.
• Handle word-processing: pleadings, discovery, notices, memos, briefs.
• Prepare and format Excel spreadsheets.
• Edit and finalize pleadings, including table of contents and authorities.
• Screen and forward phone calls to appropriate recipients.
• Type accurately and proofread, format letters, memorandums, briefs, motions.
• Prepare New Case Forms and email new case openings.
• Enter time in 3E and prepare travel/memo items.
• Prepare client and out-of-pocket statements and check requests.
• Organize binders and maintain filing systems.
• Photocopying and filing tasks.
• Reception coverage on a daily/weekly basis.

Skills

Legal Documents

Word Processing

Excel

Time Entry

Tools

3E Timekeeping

Job description

Midtown Firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support partners and attorneys in the Litigation department. This role is ideal for someone with law firm administrative experience who enjoys working closely with attorneys.

The candidate should exhibit high standards, excellent communication skills, and the ability to take initiative and prioritize daily tasks in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment.