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LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT - $80k - $110K DOE - NYC (Hybrid)
LITIGATION ASSISTANT - $80-110K DOE
Immediate Hire – Midtown
DESCRIPTION:
Our client, a prominent law firm, is seeking to hire an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary in their NYC office. Candidate must be familiar with answering phones, document production and review including Table of Contents and Table of Authorities, calendaring, handling attorney billing, etc. Candidate must have executive secretarial experience and Microsoft Office skills.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 5+ years’ experience as an legal assistant/secretary within a law firm environment;
- Experience using MS Word to prepare and edit letters, memoranda, briefs, pleadings, agreements, contracts, and other legal documents
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Strong vocabulary, grammar, spelling and punctuation skills
Contact: Amanda Weintraub
Remote Litigation - Pennsylvania (Remote)
Top regional law firm has an immediate opening for an Associate for their Commercial Transportation Practice Group. Ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of litigation experience, preferably in the commercial transportation/trucking industry. The candidate will have the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in Pennsylvania. The Associate will work closely with our senior attorneys, gaining hands-on experience in determining third-party responsibility for various matters including commercial trucking and transportation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a great firm with excellent benefits and compensation. Candidate must be admitted in good standing to the PA Bar; NY Bar a plus.
Responsibilities:
Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution.
Conduct case evaluations, develop litigation strategy, and advise clients on risk assessment and potential exposure.
Draft and argue dispositive motions, prepare trial briefs, oversee discovery, including expert witness preparation.
Support the preparation and filing of lawsuits to recover funds from responsible third parties.
Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.
Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, depositions, hearings and trials.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.
Collaborate with adjusters, recovery specialists, and outside counsel to pursue recoveries efficiently.
Stay current on changes in the law.
Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
Requirements:
3-7 years of litigation experience, preferably in the commercial transportation/trucking industry.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active and good standing PA bar license; required; NY Bar license a plus.
Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Contact: Stephanie Martin
General Liability Insurance Defense Attorney - NYC (On-site)
Our well-respected law firm client seeks an Insurance Defense Attorney for their Manhattan office. Successful candidate will have 3+ years’ experience in NY Insurance Defense law – General Liability a plus! Defense experience required. Qualified candidate must possess excellent analytical and research abilities as well as strong oral and written communication skills. Must be admitted to practice in NY. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving firm!
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admission to the NY Bar; NJ a plus!
- At least 3 years of Insurance Defense experience; General Liability experience a bonus!
- Strong research skills
Contact: Amanda Weintraub
Trusts and Estates - NYC (On-site)
Top NY mid-size law firm has an immediate need for a mid level associate with high networth trusts and estates experience. The firm handles highly visiable clientele. Candidate should have extensive experience in complex trust and estate planning and administration, including fiduciary tax and accounting, gift and estate tax return preparation, estate controversies and audits and complex valuation issues. Must have experience with estate and wealth planning for high net worth individuals and families ($30 million plus) and will be able to advise on income tax, transfer tax and charitable planning and pass-through entity and business succession planning.
LL.M. in taxation is a plus and New York Bar admission is required.
Contact: Stephanie Martin
Legal Assistant DOE - $80,000 - $115,000 - Newark, NJ (Hybrid)
Gateway Legal Center, Newark, NJ and Midtown, NYC
Hybrid Work Schedule
Comp Range: DOE - $80,000 - $115,000.
Our client needs to hire three legal assistants to support their growing team of attorneys in two locations. Gateway Center, Newark, NJ, and Midtown Manhattan. Both locations are very easy to get to. The location in Newark is conveniently located in the Gateway Center, and the building has underground parking. This is a well-known major law firm where employees’ matter! They provide a congenial work atmosphere, a substantial benefit package, generous bonus and much more.
Responding legal assistant candidates should have solid technical MSW skills, excellent communication. and proofreading skills along with great attention to detail. College degree a+ but not required. Candidates will work a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days remote. Candidates must have a suitable home environment to be successful during hybrid days. Responding candidate should also have experience preparing corporate and litigation documents including drafting of motions, briefs, orders, etc. Candidates will also draft corporate documents and speak with clients, courts, adversary counsel, etc. You will also be involved in preparing travel & expense reports and client billing.
If you are an exceptionally skilled legal assistant with formal law firm experience and are interested in learning more about this specific opportunity, I would love to explore your experience in absolute confidence.
Please send your resume directly to dburo@roberthadleyassociates.com
Skills
- Drafting
- Proofreading
- Legal Assistance
- litigation
- Detail Oriented
- Expense Reports
- Commercial Litigation
- Email
- Efiling
- Expenses
- Attorney Billing
- Corporate Practice
- Excellent MSW Skills
Contact: Donna Buro
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