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About the Role
Eckert Seamans, a national law firm with over 65 years of success, seeks an experienced Mass Tort Legal Assistant for its New York City office. The firm provides proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel to clients.
Responsibilities
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents.
- Assist with electronic court filing in State and Federal Courts.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support.
- Convert file types and send large files via iManage Share/ShareFile.
- Assist with record retrieval and manage databases.
- Monitor deadlines and calendars as requested.
- Submit clerical and administrative forms such as check requests and expense reports.
- Coordinate conference calls, video conferences, and other interpersonal communication.
- Prepare and distribute incoming/outgoing mailings.
- Coordinate large-scale document jobs.
- Assist with greeting clients and guests.
- Maintain client files and assist with document storage.
- Provide general assistance firmwide as a member of the legal support team.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
- Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm environment.
- Remain stationary for extended periods while performing repetitive tasks such as working at a computer.
- Ability to move throughout the office to attend meetings, access files, collaborate with colleagues, and use standard office equipment.
- Ability to move files, documents, supplies, or materials up to 10 pounds.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written 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.
- Aptitude for learning new applications, systems, and processes.
- 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
- New York City
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum two years of experience
Education Level
- High school degree or equivalent
- College degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $68,000-$85,000
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.