Legal Assistant

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC•New York, NY

8d•$65,000 - $75,000•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 Litigation Legal Assistant for our New York City 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
Aptitude for learning new applications, systems, and processes
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
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

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/ShareFile
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