Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in New York, NY at Kennedys
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Kennedys
Location: New York, NY
Kennedys, an international law firm with offices throughout the United States, is seeking a Legal Assistant/Secretary to join its New York office. Our ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in insurance defense/coverage litigation, and will assist attorneys with all aspects of litigation including discovery, court filings and trial preparation.
The annualized salary range for this role is $60,000-$75,000. However, this is contingent upon level of experience, practice group, location and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Required Experience
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in insurance defense/coverage litigation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Word, Excel and Outlook)
Excellent organizational skills and have a keen attention to detail
Ability to turn work around in an efficient manner with minimal errors is required
Effective communication skills and ability to proactively manage assignments
Thorough working knowledge of and experience working with the Federal and New York court systems
E-File – district court/Federal cases, using NYSCEF and New Jersey E-Filing System
Dictation experience
Westlaw, preferred but not required
Time management system – Elite, preferred but not required
Experience in expense report management- Chrome River, preferred but not required
Familiar with PACER, preferred but not required
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.
