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About the Role
Wilson Elser's New York City office seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support our thriving litigation practice. This role offers an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and format legal filings, including proofreading, redacting and organizing exhibits.
- Manage electronic filings with state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
- Open and maintain new client matters, including document organization, indexing, and electronic file management.
- Conduct research and retrieve court decisions from Westlaw.
- Prepare correspondence, including cover letters for billing statements.
- Accurately input billing information into the firm’s billing software.
- Schedule and coordinate conferences, depositions, and maintain attorney calendars.
- Process and track third party vendor invoices and collaborate closely with the accounting department.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years litigation experience, including familiarity with legal filing, e-filing processes, and preparation of tables and authorities.
- Knowledge of New York and New Jersey state and federal court procedures and rules.
- A collaborative attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Strong typing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Current Notary Public License preferred.
Skills
- Litigation experience
- Legal filing
- E-filing processes
- Preparation of tables and authorities
- New York state court procedures
- New Jersey state court procedures
- Federal court procedures
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Typing
- Attention to detail
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Westlaw
Location
- New York City Office
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of 3 years litigation experience
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000—$80,000 USD
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k match
- Generous PTO plan
- Access to corporate discount plans
About the Company
- At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm.
- With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
- Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
- We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
- Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.
Equal Opportunity
- Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
- It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence.
- Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.