Career Developers is hiring: Legal Secretary (Defense Litigation) ( Full-Time )

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Legal Secretary (Defense Litigation) ( Full-Time ) ( Hybrid in NYC )
Location: New York City
Salary: $75K - $85K Base Salary

Required Expereince:

• 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).

The Position

Our Law Firm client seeks a Defense Litigation Legal Secretary to support our thriving litigation practice.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to become integral to 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 and depositions, and maintain attorney calendars.
• Processed and tracked third-party vendor invoices and collaborated 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.

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