Litigation Legal Admin Assistant (Onsite NYC)

Perennial Resources International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Perennial Resources International in New York seeks a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support partners and attorneys in the Litigation department. Onsite five days a week in Manhattan, the role requires high standards, excellent communication, initiative, and the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing timesheets, handling pleadings, preparing and formatting Excel sheets, editing and finalizing briefs, typing,

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in busy litigation department with drafting of various legal documents.
• Assist attorneys with timesheets and reports.
• Handle word-processing: pleadings, discovery, depositions, notices, correspondence, memos, and briefs.
• Prepare and format Excel spreadsheets.
• Edit, format, proofread and finalize legal pleadings which include preparing table of contents and table of authorities.
• Screen and forward telephone calls to appropriate recipient.
• Type accurately and proofread work. Assist with formatting Letters, Memorandums, Briefs, Motions, etc.
• Prepare New Case Forms & E-mail New Case Opening.
• Enter time in 3E.
• Prepare Check Request forms.
• Prepare Amex and Out of Pocket Statements.
• Organize various binders w/ tabs.
• Photocopying & Filing

Job description

Perennial Resources International in New York seeks a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support partners and attorneys in the Litigation department. Onsite five days a week in Manhattan, the role requires high standards, excellent communication, initiative, and the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing timesheets, handling pleadings, preparing and formatting Excel sheets, editing and finalizing briefs, typing,