Legal Assistant

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC•White Plains, NY

5d•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Legal Assistant for our White Plains, NY office.

Requirements

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
Knowledge of legal terminology and state and federal procedures
Aptitude for learning new applications, systems, and processes
Proficient with electronic court filing preferred
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
High school degree or equivalent required; college degree preferred
Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm environment
Strong litigation experience and/or bankruptcy
Experience with NY foreclosure sales
Prolonged periods of working on a computer

Responsibilities

Preparation of legal documents such as letters, correspondence, briefs, notices, pleadings, and motions.
Familiar with state (NY & CT) and federal court rules, procedures, and filings (including e-filing)
Experience with all aspects of NY Foreclosure Sales, including Bankruptcy searches
As requested per attorney daily monitoring of deadlines, calendars, voicemails, answering of phone
Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support as requested
Coordination of conference calls, video conferences and other interpersonal communication as requested.
General utilization and submission of clerical and administrative forms such as check requests and expense reports
Maintain client files (electronic and hard copy)
Coordination of large-scale document jobs with Office Services
Copying and scanning of documents
Open and closing of client matters
Provide general assistance firmwide as a member of the legal support team as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned