Do you have strong legal administrative experience and a passion for supporting litigation teams? Are you detail-oriented, highly organized, and motivated to grow in your career? Join our client , a forward-thinking law firm in lower Manhattan with more than 120 years of success, as we expand our Mass Torts and Medical & Life Sciences practice groups.
What You'll Do
As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting attorneys and ensuring cases run smoothly.
Responsibilities include:
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Drafting, revising, formatting, and proofreading legal documents (discovery requests, pleadings, motions, correspondence, etc.)
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Preparing filings for submission through NYSCEF and CM/ECF
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Managing litigation calendars: tracking deadlines, filing dates, and reporting requirements
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Assisting with trial preparation, including exhibit binders, logistics, and day-of courtroom support
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Communicating with courts, clients, and opposing counsel to schedule, confirm, and coordinate case activity
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Maintaining case charts and updating them with new developments
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Processing invoices, expense reimbursements, and check requests
What We're Looking For
You'll thrive in this role if you bring:
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5 years of legal administrative assistant experience
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Defense litigation background (required); Medical Malpractice experience preferred
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Knowledge of state (NY & NJ) and federal court filing procedures, including e-filing
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Bachelor's degree and Notary Public license (preferred but not required)
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail in grammar, spelling, and formatting
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including creating TOCs, TOAs, and using advanced formatting tools
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Excellent multitasking, organizational, and time management abilities
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A proactive, client-service mindset
Why You'll Love Working Here
We believe in inclusion, collaboration, and professional growth. You'll be successful here if you:
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Can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Bring creative solutions and initiative to your work
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Value our core principles: integrity, respect, accountability, ingenuity, teamwork, and inclusion
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Enjoy working with a diverse team of professionals across the firm
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Are comfortable working in the office at least 3 days per week
PRO038
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.