Financial Services Litigation Legal Assistant

Financial Services Litigation Legal AssistantWe're a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 14 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant.Primary Responsibilities:

• Preparation of legal documents such as letters, correspondence, briefs, notices, pleadings, and motions.
• Familiar with NY state (CT is a plus) and federal court rules, procedures, and filings (including e-filing)
• Experience with all aspects of NY Foreclosure Sales, including Bankruptcy searches
• As requested per attorney daily monitoring of deadlines, calendars, voicemails, answering of phone
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support as requested
• 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 (electronic and hard copy)
• Coordination of large-scale document jobs 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

Skills/Abilities

• 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
• Knowledge of legal terminology and state and federal procedures
• Aptitude for learning new applications, systems, and processes
• Proficient with electronic court filing preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office365 and Adobe
• Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred
• Proficient with redlining, track changes, table of authorities and table of contents preferred

Education and Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm environment
• Strong litigation experience and/or bankruptcy
• Familiar with NY state (CT is a plus) and federal court rules, procedures, and filings (including e-filing)
• E-filing experience
• Experience with NY foreclosure sales is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Remain stationary for extended periods while performing repetitive tasks such as working at a computer
• Ability to move throughout the office to attend meetings, access files, collaborate with colleagues, and use standard office equipment, including but not limited to; printers, copiers, scanners
• Ability to move files, documents, supplies, or materials up to 10 pounds

Benefits:

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan