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About the Role

Eckert Seamans, a national law firm with over 65 years of success, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant for its White Plains, NY office. The firm provides proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel to clients through its network of approximately 300 lawyers across 14 offices.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents including letters, correspondence, briefs, notices, pleadings, and motions.
Familiarity with state (NY & CT) and federal court rules, procedures, and filings (including e-filing).
Experience with all aspects of NY Foreclosure Sales, including Bankruptcy searches.
Monitor deadlines, calendars, and voicemails, and answer phones as requested by attorneys.
Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support.
Coordinate conference calls, video conferences, and other interpersonal communication.
Utilize and submit clerical and administrative forms such as check requests and expense reports.
Maintain electronic and hard copy client files.
Coordinate large-scale document jobs with Office Services.
Perform copying and scanning of documents.
Open and close client matters.
Provide general firmwide assistance as a member of the legal support team.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm environment.
Strong litigation experience and/or bankruptcy experience.
Experience with NY foreclosure sales.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication 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).

Location

White Plains, NY

Work Type

Hybrid work schedule

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

High school degree or equivalent required; college degree preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$65,000.00 to $80,000.00

Benefits

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

About the Company

Eckert Seamans is 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.

Equal Opportunity

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.