Legal Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Deliver extensive litigation support to multiple attorneys while managing substantial and intricate caseloads.

• Draft, edit, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery documents, and correspondence in accordance with relevant court regulations.

• Prepare court submissions for state, federal, and appellate courts, handling both electronic and traditional filings.

• Arrange travel logistics.

• Prepare, submit, and monitor travel and expense reimbursement requests.

• Assist with discovery and trial preparations, including document production, exhibit setup, and court filings.

• Provide support for scanning, photocopying, and binder creation as necessary.

• Establish and uphold filing systems and databases that comply with office policies for effective data retrieval.

• Oversee and maintain litigation calendars, tracking deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.

• Execute additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience.

• A minimum of 3 years of previous experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or in a related litigation role.

• Experience with filing in New York courts is essential.

• Knowledge of law, legal procedures, and protocols.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, NYSCEF, Pacer, and ECF Filing Systems.

• Previous experience with iManage is preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience with remote work.

• Outstanding organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Strong comprehension of client confidentiality regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

• Training & Development

• Free Food & Snacks in Office

• Wellness Resources

• Commuter Benefits