Litigation Legal Assistant

One of Long Islands most prestigious law firms seeks an ideal candidate with a litigation background: a versatile team player who can manage multiple assignments concurrently often on tight timelines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. This individual will work well as a team willing to collaborate and jump in when needed as well as being a self-starter. They will also prioritize tasks meet deadlines and effectively solve problems under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Must be organized willing to learn new things and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide support to multiple attorneys daily work routine and understand and adapt to their unique practice priorities and preferences.
• Prepare edit format and proofread correspondence agreements contracts etc.
• Prepare edit format and proofread complex legal documents including complaints answers motions as well as other pleadings.
• Electronic filing of documents on court websites (ECF/NYSCEF/AAA).
• Coordinate and manage attorneys calendars including scheduling meetings conference calls zoom meetings.
• Open new matters using Intapp and prepare retainer agreements and other corresponding documents.
• Data entry of case progression into Time Matters for No-Fault matters.
• Entry of daily attorney time using iTimekeep.
• Provide administrative support answering phones copying scanning submit expenses using Chrome River.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills typing 55 words per minute.

Systems:
Microsoft Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint




Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical Vision Dental 401K and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.