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Wilson Elser · 1 day ago

Legal Secretary

Garden City, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with over 1300 attorneys across the United States, committed to teamwork and client service. They are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Secretary for their Long Island office to support their litigation practice by managing legal filings, client matters, and coordinating schedules.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Litigation experienceLegal filing knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteE-filing processesOrganizational skillsNotary Public LicenseAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communication

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

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Company

Wilson Elser

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Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States.

Founded in 1978

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.wilsonelser.com

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