Civil Litigation Legal Assistant

Goldberg Segalla LLP

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$26–$42 Per Hour

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Billing, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Editing, Establish Priorities, Expense Reports, Human Resources, Insurance, Legal, Legal Documents, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Risk Analysis, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Planning, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

New York, NY

POSTED

30+ days ago

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation law firm that represents major national and regional companies and insurance carriers in all aspects of business counseling, risk assessment and dispute resolution including representation in various types of claims, controversies and litigation involving personal and other injuries, property damage, contract disputes and business torts. While our Am Law 200 and Chambers ranked firm employs more than 1,000 people, we operate as one tight-knit and highly collaborative team.

Goldberg Segalla seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to join its team as a Legal Assistant in our Manhattan, NY office. The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and secretarial support to assigned attorneys and provide backup to other attorneys as requested. The position requires the ability to multitask effectively and balance working on multiple requests and projects on a daily basis. Strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail are required.

This role is eligible to be hybrid after on site training is complete.

Responsibilities:

Ability to handle pressure, interruptions and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities and deadlines
Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently, with minimal supervision
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Perform administrative duties, including proofreading and editing all materials for extreme accuracy and clarity and processing invoices.
E-filing knowledge in preparation to file all types of discovery requests, responses to opposing counsel, and motions
Knowledge of legal documents and terminology
Knowledge of expense reporting, billing and dictation
Assist with calendar calls and deposition scheduling, as needed
Assist with travel plans, as needed
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources

Experience/Requirements:

2-3 years of experience working in a law firm.
Civil Litigation experience is required.
Exceptional organization skills.
Positive attitude.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
Teamwork oriented.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Benefits:
The hourly salary range for this position is $26.00 to $42.00. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. This position also offers a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance a 401(k) plan, flexible spending and more.

Goldberg Segalla is committed to building a workplace where talented people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can succeed, grow, and lead – together. With a broad national footprint and strong market presence, Goldberg Segalla offers the scale of a growing national firm with a small firm’s connective culture. Join #TeamGS today.

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