Commercial Litigation Secretary

We are conducting a search for an experienced Commercial Litigation Secretary for a top-rated law firm to be based in the New York office.

• Perform daily administrative tasks;
• Answering, screening telephone calls and taking messages for attorneys;
• Editing and revising documents;
• Assist with document conversion and clean up documents; create and revise legal
  documents adhering to Firm styles and guidelines;
• Court filings through the E-filing system for both Federal Court and State Court;
• Create and edit Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents;
• Enter and edit attorney time entries;
• Fill out expense reports;
• Filing documents in case files;
• Preparing outgoing mail and sorting incoming mail;
• Perform day to day duties of department secretary;
• May be assigned coverage of a particular secretarial absence.

• Min 10 years litigation experience;
• Minimum HS diploma;
• Strong secretarial organizational skills;
• Extraordinary attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and complete a high volume of work in a timely manner;
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while consistently delivering quality work product to both attorneys and clients;
• Proven experience performing under pressure in a fast paced environment, both individually and within a team setting;
• Flexibility to occasionally arrive early or stay late as necessary;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Manage Document Management System, Kofax, Best Authority, Aderant, Litera Compare, Big Hand Dictation System and Compulaw;
• Positive attitude, ability to interact well with all support staff, professional staff and clients;
• Holds a current Notary Public commission or will acquire a Notary within the first 6 months of employment;
• Professional demeanor and appearance.