wilsonelser
Legal Secretary
Wilson Elser's New York City and White Plains 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. Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 USD 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. 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's New York City and White Plains 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. Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 USD 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. 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