Eckert Seamans · 2 days ago
Legal Assistant
White Plains, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $78K/yr
2+ years expEckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. They are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for their White Plains, NY office to assist attorneys with trial preparation, manage calendars, and prepare legal documents.
ConsultingLegal
Hiring Manager
Larissa Strupek
Responsibilities
Preparation of legal documents such correspondence briefs, notices, pleadings
Knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and filings including electronic filings using NYSCEF and PACER
Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support as requested
Calendar management regarding court appearances, depositions and meetings
Coordination of conference calls, video conferences and other interpersonal communication as requested
General utilization and submission of clerical and administrative forms such as check requests and expense reports
Maintain client files
Coordination of large-scale document production with Office Services
Copying and scanning of documents
Open and closing of client matters
Provide general assistance firmwide as a member of the legal support team as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Preparation of legal documents such correspondence briefs, notices, pleadings
Knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and filings including electronic filings using NYSCEF and PACER
Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support as requested
Calendar management regarding court appearances, depositions and meetings
Coordination of conference calls, video conferences and other interpersonal communication as requested
General utilization and submission of clerical and administrative forms such as check requests and expense reports
Maintain client files
Coordination of large-scale document production with Office Services
Copying and scanning of documents
Open and closing of client matters
Provide general assistance firmwide as a member of the legal support team as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Strong verbal and written skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to function well in a high paced environment
Aptitude for learning new applications, systems, and processes
Proficient with Microsoft Office365 and Adobe
High school degree or equivalent required
Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm environment
Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
Must be able to stand, walk, carry, push, pull, reach, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, grasp, and kneel
Preferred
College degree preferred
Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred
Proficient with redlining, track changes, table of authorities and table of contents preferred
Benefits
Generous PTO and holiday schedule
Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
Hybrid work schedule
Commuter Benefits
Paid parental leave
401k plan
Company
Eckert Seamans
Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm that provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Federline
Chief Financial Officer
Adam Shienvold
Litigation Partner
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