Legal Staff Assistant
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Job Location:
White Plains, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 50000 - 65000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978 we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms. Were also Mansfield Certified Plus.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork Collaboration Client Service and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered then we invite you to apply to our Legal Staff Assistantposition in ourWhite PlainsOffice.
The Position
Key Responsibilities:
- Track and manage document requests using spreadsheets ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout the process.
- Engage with medical providers via phone to facilitate the acquisition of necessary records and resolve any issues.
- Maintain and organize case files ensuring information is easily accessible and up-to-date.
- Update electronic case files with new documents maintaining an organized and systematic digital record-keeping system.
- Provide general administrative and clerical support as needed
Qualifications
- Experience in a law firm setting
- High level of motivation with ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to multitask successfully manage and prioritize a variety of demands daily and take direction from support staff and attorneys
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Extremely detail-oriented and able to prioritize a heavy workload
- Proficiency in MS Office including Excel Word and Outlook
A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience education licensure and/or certifications geographic location market demands other business and organizational needs and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan medical dental vision disability and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Salary Range:
$50000 - $65000 USD
Why Should You Apply
- Benefits:Outstanding benefits package including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement please contact us at .
Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firms policy that employment will be based on merit qualifications and competence. Further employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race color age sex religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation or preference gender identity physical or mental disability status as a victim of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
