Legal Secretary Job at Wilson Elser in Village of Garden City

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Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Legal Secretary position in our New York City and Long Island Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

Wilson Elser's Long Island's office seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support our thriving litigation practice. This role offers an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key 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.
  
  

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.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Strong typing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current Notary Public License preferred.
  
  

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $80,000 USD

Why Should You Apply?

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
  
  

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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