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About the Role
Weber Gallagher is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our New York City office, supporting attorneys in insurance defense and general liability. This role offers an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of a collaborative legal team, providing essential administrative and litigation support while contributing to the successful handling of a diverse caseload.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in all aspects of insurance defense and general liability matters.
- Prepare, edit, and file legal documents with New York courts in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, notices, and other legal documents.
- Coordinate and schedule hearings, mediations, depositions, client meetings, and other case-related events.
- Maintain attorney calendars and monitor case deadlines.
- Organize and maintain client files, ensuring case records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, insurance representatives, and other third parties.
- Assist with billing, expense tracking, and other administrative functions as needed.
- Provide general litigation and case management support.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant supporting attorneys in litigation, insurance defense, general liability or related practice areas.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience coordinating court filings, scheduling, and case management activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 to $75,000
Benefits
- 401K
- Medical
About the Company
- Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 160 legal professionals in 13 locations.
- The firm offers a friendly office environment.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/ status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.