Legal Assistant

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. We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant for our New York City office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Preparation of legal documents such as letters, correspondence, briefs, and pleadings
• Handle electronic court filing in both State and Federal Courts
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support as requested
• Convert file types and send large files via iManage Share/Share File
• As requested per attorney daily monitoring of deadlines and calendars
• General utilization and submission of clerical and administrative forms such as check requests and expense reports
• Coordination of conference calls, video conferences and other interpersonal communication as requested.
• Preparation of mailings
• Coordination of large-scale document jobs with Office Services
• Greet clients & guests
• Open and closing of client matters
• Maintain client files
• Provide general assistance firmwide as a member of the legal support team as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities

• 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 Office
  365 and Adobe
• Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred
• Proficient with redlining, track changes, table of authorities and table of contents preferred

Education and Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm environment

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
• Must be able to stand, walk, carry, push, pull, reach, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, grasp, and kneel

Benefits:

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

In compliance with New York Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is $65,000.00 to $75,000.00. We note the salary information as a general guideline only, as we will consider various factors to determine the offer for this role, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work skills and experience, and education.

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.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.

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