Legal Administrative Assistant Medical and Life Sciences

Location: Uniondale NY (Long Island)Do you have litigation experience Are you excited about the opportunity to join an innovative growing law firm that has been successful for more than 165 years Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Medical and Life Sciences Industry Team in the Uniondale NY office. You will thrive in this role if you have:2 years of litigation experience providing legal administrative support in a law firm (required) Defense litigation experience (required) A bachelors degree (preferred) Strong communication and client service skills Excellent time management multitasking and organizational abilitiesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint) including expertise with TOCs TOAs and StylesThe Medical and Life Sciences team is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys including the Industry Team Leader. Do you have the drive and desire to:Draft revise and format legal documents including discovery requests/responses reports and correspondence and prepare documents to be e-filedCreate and maintain case charts updating them in real time to reflect new developmentsServe as a liaison between attorneys and clients including scheduling meetings and delivery of information including uploading legal documents in client-specific databasesCommunicate with court clerks and administrative staff to request proceeding transcripts confirm hearing schedules and clarify procedural requirementsAssist with trial preparation including assembling binders drafting supporting documents exhibit preparation managing courtroom logistics including reserving technology and preparing necessary supplies and providing trial day supportAssist attorneys with the court admission process by preparing application materials gathering required documentation and coordinating with court personnelProcess check requests prepare and process invoices and expense reimbursementsAssist in preparing and coordinating client gifts including compiling mailing lists and packagingCalendar deadlines including filing dates discovery cutoffs and reporting deadlinesProofread and ensure quality of legal documentsPrepare pleadings motions and other filings for electronic filing through NYSCEF and CM/ECFDraft and format engagement lettersUtilize new matter business intake program to open new files and submit conflict check request formsAssist with other duties as neededHarris Beach Murtha recognizes everyone has a right to be included. You will be successful in your career at the firm if you:Exhibit the ability to effectively multitask meet deadlines and provide solutions in a fast-paced office settingBelieve in the firms core values: collaboration inclusion ingenuity respect integrity and commitmentEnjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firmAre comfortable working in the office every dayHarris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at inquire about potential collaboration for this information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position geographic locations and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Legal Administrative Assistant is 35 hours per week.#LI-OnsiteHarris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.