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Legal Practice Assistant – Litigation Jobs in Long Island, NY at Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP
Full Job Description
Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for a full-time litigation practice assistant for our Long Island General Litigation practice. This is an on-site position, and candidates are required to have experience in New York law. The Legal Practice Assistant will provide reliable support to partners, associates, and paralegals within the practice.
Responsibilities:
Calendar and follow-up on deadlines for discovery, Court events, etc.
Contact Courts (confirm hearings, obtain dockets, e-filing procedures, etc.) and adjusters/clients as needed
Schedule conference calls/meetings and handle scheduling/calendaring for their assigned team
Open and close client files
Associate and download documents, emails, and court filings into iManage document system
Review invoices for payments and submit expense reports
Prepare pleadings, discovery (requests and answers), e-filings to be filed (drafting and exhibits), and general correspondence
Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings, including drafting witness lists and exhibit lists
E-file legal documents in various courts (pleadings, motions, praecipes, etc.)
Transcribe dictation and convert documents from PDF to Word
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, proofreading, time management, and organizational skills
Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules)
Ability to occasionally work over 35 hours per week to meet client demands
High proficiency in MS Suite, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and document management software
Weber Gallagher offers a friendly office environment and an excellent benefits package, including 401(k) and medical.
Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000
Please visit our website: www.wglaw.com.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to: [email protected].
Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Title: Legal Practice Assistant – Litigation
Company: Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP
Location: Long Island, NY
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