Wilson Elser · 1 day ago
Legal Secretary
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expWilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with a commitment to teamwork and client service. They are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support their litigation practice in a collaborative team environment.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal
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
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
Wilson Elser is the preeminent litigation defense law firm.
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joe Kelley
Chief Operating Officer
Adam Bialek
Partner - Intellectual Property
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