Legal Staff Legal Secretary in New York City, NY

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New York City, NY

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in New York City, NY

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

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Legal Secretary, Litigation, New York Office - $85,000 - $95,000 salary, minimum 5 years experience

Position: Legal Secretary, Litigation
Location: New York City, NY
Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000
Experience: Minimum 5 years

About the Firm:
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., a leading law firm in complex coverage matters and litigation
- Equal Opportunity Employer and Mansfield Certified
- Premier Class A building in downtown Manhattan
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

About the Role:
- Reports to Secretarial Coordinator and Director of Administration
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity for personal and professional growth
- Ideal candidate is dependable, punctual, and has excellent communication skills

Requirements:
- 5+ years of litigation experience
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Must be willing to work in-office at least 3 times per week

Responsibilities:
- Strong understanding of court procedures (federal and state) and ECF Rules
- Familiarity with transcription software and transcribing dictations
- Proficient in editing and formatting legal documents
- Experience with electronic filing
- Calendar management
- Editing and finalizing attorney bills
- Preparing and submitting expense reports and check requests
- Opening new matters and clients
- Researching options and pricing for attorney travel
- Providing reception desk coverage as needed
- Creating and editing PowerPoint presentations

Education:
- High school graduate, some college or college degree preferred

Benefits:
- Health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois)
- Dental insurance (Sunlife)
- Basic life insurance (1x salary)
- Long term disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- Transit program
- 401K

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