At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
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 Administrative Assistant position in our White Plains, NY Office.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
Wilson Elser’s White Plains office is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistantto join a leading litigation team
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents
Prepare court filings, become familiar with court rules and filing procedures
E-file court filings
Open new matters
Document management and organization, saving to network, indexing for file room
Retrieve court decisions from Westlaw
Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
Input billing information into billing software
Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting
Qualif****ications
Must have 3+ years Litigation experience
Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating table of authorities
Familiarity with New York and New Jersey State and Federal court procedures and rules
Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys
Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Licensed Notary
Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally.
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:
$65,000—$80,000 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
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