Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago


New York, United States Kellner Herlihy Getty & Friedman LLP Full time

The selected candidate will work exclusively in litigation with an emphasis on asset recovery:

Legal Documents:

  • Assist attorneys in preparing motion papers, such as Table of Contents; Table of Authorities; cover to Memoranda of law; assemble all documents with exhibit tabs;
  • Make photocopies; scan documents and make sure they are searchable documents.

Legal Administrative Support:

  • Provide administrative support to attorneys, including setting-up rooms for meetings; managing some correspondence, and handling some phone calls;
  • Assist in preparing materials for trials, depositions, and other legal proceedings.

Discovery Assistance:

  • Coordinate with process server to make sure subpoenas are timely served;
  • Create “subpoena trackers” indicating status of each subpoena served; deadlines; possible extension granted; and summarizing all communications with entities subpoenaed;
  • Follow-up with entities subpoenaed and prepare status report for attorneys and clients.

Case Management:

  • Organize and manage case files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.
  • Maintain and update case calendars, tracking important deadlines, court dates, and appointments;
  • Download documents filed electronically with courts and organize such documents on the file server.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Proficiency in clerical tasks, such as typing and filing

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

- Experience with Pacer is a plus

- Experience with Westlaw or other legal research tools is a plus

Job Type: Full-time


Pay: $16.00+ per hour


Expected hours: 40 per week


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

  • New York, NY 10016: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person


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