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Legal Assistant Jobs in New York, NY at Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore
Location: New York, NY
Job Description
Prestigious law firm seeks a Legal Assistant/ Paralegal with Medical Malpractice Experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Assisting with preparation, filing and service of pleadings;
Organizing and managing documents;
Summarizing deposition transcripts and exhibits;
Managing attorney upcoming calendar dates; and
Researching case related factual issues using in-house files and outside resources
PARALEGAL QUALIFICATION & SKILLS:
Strong written and oral communication skills;
Great attention to detail;
Exceptional time management;
Organizational and interpersonal skills;
Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment;
Legal Research and investigative skills;
Excellent typing skills;
Ability to follow directions and procedures; and
Ability to prioritize workload and assignments
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Associates Degree +
3 years of significant and substantive litigation experience as a legal assistant/ paralegal in a law firm setting;
Ability to take dictation;
Experience drafting pleading, revising and e-filing documents;
Experience managing a medium to large scale document productions;
Ability to handle a large caseload;
Working knowledge and competency with case management software; and
Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software
