Litigation Legal Secretary - Bankruptcy/Securities Job at Beacon Hill in New Yor

Litigation Legal Secretary - Bankruptcy/Securities

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Job Category: Secretaries / Floaters
Location: New York, NY (Midtown)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a valued clients litigation team. In this role, you will provide high-level support to attorneys and paralegals, delivering exceptional client service while managing a variety of administrative and legal tasks. This is a hybrid position with a focus on supporting multiple attorneys across complex civil litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, revise, format, and finalize a wide range of legal documents, including pleadings and briefs.
• Assist attorneys with new client and matter intake, conflicts checks, waiver letters, and auditor responses.
• Accurately enter attorney time into the timekeeping system and meet daily deadlines.
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic client and administrative files in compliance with firm policies, including email filing in document management systems.
• Coordinate calendars, arrange meetings, and handle travel arrangements for attorneys and clients.
• Prepare and submit expense reports, and assist with client billing and receivables in collaboration with accounting.
• Answer and screen calls, respond to client inquiries, and route mail as needed.
• Provide assistance to other legal secretaries as required to meet team and client needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of four (4) years of legal secretarial experience in a law firm environment supporting multiple attorneys.
• Experience in Securities Litigation and Enforcement is preferred.
• Familiarity with Bankruptcy Litigation is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of formatting briefs, pleadings, and litigation documents.
• Familiarity with e-filing procedures and New York and Federal Court protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Personable, professional, detail-oriented, and a proactive problem solver.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• Experience with document management systems (e.g., iManage) preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement planning options, including 401(k) matching.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and personal days.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Work‑life balance with hybrid work model and family‑friendly policies.
• Additional perks: commuter benefits, employee discounts, wellness programs, and more.

Join their team and contribute to a supportive, high‑performing legal environment where your expertise and dedication are recognized and rewarded.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.