Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Job description

Well established Downtown Manhattan Insurance Defense firm seeks a legal secretary / paralegal with 3+ years of civil litigation defense experience for its Insurance Defense Division. The candidate will support attorneys as a Legal Secretary and Paralegal and must be proficient in handling all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, subpoenas, scheduling IMEs, securing medical records, retaining experts, corresponding with adversaries, clients, and vendors as well as performing general office duties. This position will require the ability to prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery documents, as well as handle e-filing, and other duties as assigned. Candidate must be proficient in iManage and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

Qualifications

. Paralegal Certificate and/or College degree or equivalent experience

· Strong organizational and communication skills

· Self-starter

Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff
- Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, briefs, and motions
- Assist with document organization and management using iManage or similar software
- Maintain client files and ensure all documents are properly filed and organized
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Assist with drafting correspondence and client communications
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence

Requirements:
- Proven experience as a legal secretary / paralegal or similar role
- Proficient in data entry and document management
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills to join our legal team. We offer competitive compensation and a supportive work environment. If you meet the requirements listed above, please submit your resume for consideration to Sharon McRae Hudson at [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Health insurance

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday in office

Travel requirement:

· No travel

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: New York, NY 10006

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person