Litigation Legal Assistant

One of Long Island's most prestigious law firms seeks an ideal candidate with a litigation background: a versatile team player who can manage multiple assignments concurrently, often on tight timelines, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. This individual will work well as a team, willing to collaborate and jump in when needed as well as being a self-starter. They will also prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and effectively solve problems under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Must be organized, willing to learn new things, and adapt to changing priorities. Responsibilities include:

• Provide support to multiple attorneys' daily work routine and understand and adapt to their unique practice, priorities, and preferences.
• Prepare, edit, format, and proofread correspondence, agreements, contracts, etc.
• Prepare, edit, format, and proofread complex legal documents, including complaints, answers, motions, as well as other pleadings.
• Electronic filing of documents on court websites (ECF/NYSCEF/AAA).
• Coordinate and manage attorneys' calendars including scheduling meetings, conference calls, zoom meetings.
• Open new matters using Intapp and prepare retainer agreements and other corresponding documents.
• Data entry of case progression into Time Matters for No-Fault matters.
• Entry of daily attorney time using iTimekeep.
• Provide administrative support, answering phones, copying, scanning, submit expenses using Chrome River.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills typing 55+ words per minute.

Systems: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.