Legal Assistant - Operations

TROMBERG MILLER MORRIS & PARTNERS PLLC•New York, NY

5d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Tromberg, Miller, Morris & Partners, PLLC is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its operations and legal team. The role involves preparing and organizing case files, conducting file-level reviews, organizing legal documents and correspondence, and updating the firm’s system of records with case actions and status. The assistant helps ensure compliance with firm and client guidelines and deadlines. The position is based onsite at the New York office five days per week. Prior experience in collections or a related legal field is required.

Requirements

Prior experience in collections or a related legal field is required.
Excellent communication skills.
Availability to work onsite at the New York office five days per week.
Ability to manage competing priorities and experience creating systems to stay organized.
Quick learner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office, including Word and Outlook.
Strong multitasking skills.
Experience contacting and communicating with courts.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate drive.

Nice To Haves

Case Aware experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain file-record databases, including uploading and updating case documents and emails.
Perform electronic filing (e-filing).
Follow up on or track case status with courts in states served by the firm.
Make outbound calls to courts as needed.
Obtain information required to comply with requests for production of documents.
Maintain key case deadlines in the firm’s system of record.
Prepare and process legal documents and business communications as needed.
Prepare and organize case files, conduct file-level reviews, and organize suits, judgments, affidavits, and correspondence.
Update the firm’s system of records with case actions and status.
Ensure compliance with firm and client guidelines and deadlines.