Career Developers, Inc. ยท 3 months ago
Legal Secretary (Defense Litigation) ( Full-Time ) ( Hybrid in NYC )
New York City, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expCareer Developers Inc. is a distinguished staffing and consulting firm with 30 years of service excellence. They are seeking a Defense Litigation Legal Secretary to support their thriving litigation practice, which involves managing legal filings, coordinating client matters, and ensuring compliance with court procedures.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Current Notary Public License preferred
Company
Career Developers, Inc.
Career Developers, located in West Palm Beach and has been serving the NY Metro area for 3 decades! We are an experienced, full-service agency providing permanent placement as well as consulting/contracting services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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