Floater Legal Secretary

Lewis Brisbois•New York, NY

17d

About The Position

The New York office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a legal secretary with litigation experience. The primary responsibilities of this position include working for a minimum of (4) attorneys. Essential functions of this role include docketing, scheduling of appointments including travel, depositions, and various meetings, filing and serving documents both state and federal, creating legal documents, opening new matters, processing various financial related tasks, providing coverage for Legal Assistant as needed, monitoring floater email box, assisting with preparation of responses, demands, filings, etc., and responsible for formatting documents, using internal firm standards and styles. We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
At least five (5) to seven (7) years of legal experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong knowledge of legal software and applications; and proficiency in using Microsoft applications, Document Manage System (iManage)
Must be able to work independently and collaboratively and be adaptable working with various groups
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment