Litigation Legal Secretary: Precise & Proactive

Wilson Elser; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Wilson Elser, a national law firm, seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant for its New York City office. The role supports our thriving litigation practice with filing, e-filing, and document management in a fast-paced environment.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM ET. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, with salary range shown as $60,000–$80,000 USD. Notary license preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years litigation experience, including familiarity with legal filing, e-filing processes, and preparation of tables and authorities.
• Knowledge of New York and New Jersey state and federal court procedures and rules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current Notary Public License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal filings, including proofreading, redacting and organizing exhibits.
• Manage electronic filings with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Open and maintain new client matters, including document organization, indexing, and electronic file management.
• Conduct research and retrieve court decisions from Westlaw.
• Prepare correspondence, including cover letters for billing statements.
• Accurately input billing information into the firm’s billing software.
• Schedule and coordinate conferences, depositions, and maintain attorney calendars.
• Process and track third party vendor invoices and collaborate closely with the accounting department.

Skills

Communication

Typing

Organization

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Wilson Elser, a national law firm, seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant for its New York City office. The role supports our thriving litigation practice with filing, e-filing, and document management in a fast-paced environment.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM ET. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, with salary range shown as $60,000–$80,000 USD. Notary license preferred.