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About the Role
MG+M The Law Firm has an immediate opening for a Legal Administrative Assistant in our New York office. MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters, with expertise in toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business, aiming to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys/paralegals
- Format briefs, pleadings, correspondence and other legal documents
- File legal documents with state and federal courts (e-filing knowledge is a must)
- Regularly and accurately proofread all documents to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to distribution or filing
- Update and maintain client files
- Maintain attorney calendars through Outlook (i.e. schedule appointments, calendar due dates, etc.)
- Organize and coordinate travel arrangements for assigned attorneys
- Prepare attorney reimbursements and mileage
- Accurately enter, review and revise timekeeper timesheets including consistent identification of litigation codes, when applicable
- Review and ensure accuracy of vendor invoices; prepare accurate check requests and timely submit invoices for payment to client or accounting
- Assist in the timely submission of conflict checks
- Consistently provide friendly and helpful telephone support for assigned attorneys
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as litigation assistant
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), File & Serve, Odyssey, PACER, and iManage
- Aderant knowledge is a plus
- Consistently arrive at work and meetings on time; ensure responsibilities are covered when absent
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments
- Follow instructions, complete tasks on time, work independently, and commit to the hours necessary to meet deadlines
- Contribute to building a positive team spirit and support the success of colleagues
Skills
- E-filing
- Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
- File & Serve
- Odyssey
- PACER
- iManage
- Aderant
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Customer service
- Prioritization
- Task management
- Problem-solving
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as litigation assistant
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Disability
- 401(k)
About the Company
- MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters.
- The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation.
- We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business.
- Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.
Equal Opportunity
- MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
- We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes equity and inclusion fundamental values.