NYC Legal Secretary - Litigation Support & Filings

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO

Discount plans

Job summary

Wilson Elser’s New York City office seeks a dynamic Legal Secretary to support our litigation practice. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment, handling filings, e-filing, and document management with precision.

The position requires a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organization. Notary Public license is preferred; the role provides comprehensive benefits and professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years litigation experience with filing, e-filing, and tables/authorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and related software.
• Notary Public license preferred.
• Strong typing skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal filings and organize exhibits.
• Manage electronic filings with state and federal courts.
• Open and maintain new client matters with document organization.
• Conduct research and retrieve court decisions from Westlaw.
• Prepare correspondence and billing statement letters.
• Input billing information into firm billing software.
• Schedule conferences, depositions, and maintain attorney calendars.
• Process and track vendor invoices and liaise with accounting.

Skills

Litigation experience

Microsoft Office

Notary Public (preferred)

Strong typing

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Education

Notary Public License

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Wilson Elser’s New York City office seeks a dynamic Legal Secretary to support our litigation practice. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment, handling filings, e-filing, and document management with precision.

The position requires a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organization. Notary Public license is preferred; the role provides comprehensive benefits and professional growth