Legal Assistant

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby•New York, NY

10d•Remote

About The Position

Weber Gallagher is hiring an experienced Legal Assistant to support its General Liability practice group. The position provides administrative and litigation support to a team of attorneys and assists with matters from inception through trial and closing. The role may be performed remotely from any state where Weber Gallagher has an office: Delaware, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania. Candidates residing in New Jersey or Pennsylvania are preferred. Strong experience with Pennsylvania state and federal court practices and procedures is required; experience with New Jersey matters is a plus.

Requirements

At least 5 years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably supporting attorneys in a defense litigation environment.
Prior law firm experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with litigation procedures, court filings, and docket management.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong time management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multiple attorneys.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong proofreading, document formatting, and administrative skills.
Prior experience handling Pennsylvania state and federal court filings and procedures.

Nice To Haves

New Jersey litigation experience.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys.
Prepare, revise, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
Assist with electronic filing of documents with state and federal courts.
Maintain attorney calendars and docket deadlines, including court appearances, depositions, and other case-related dates.
Organize and maintain electronic case files and documents.
Assist with scheduling depositions, meetings, conferences, and other case-related matters.
Prepare and organize materials for depositions, hearings, and trials, including exhibits and trial binders.
Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties as needed.
Monitor deadlines and provide reminders to attorneys as appropriate.
Provide additional administrative support and perform other duties as assigned.