Overview
Paralegal – IP Litigation Jobs in New York, NY at Lippes Mathias LLP
We are looking for a specialized Legal Secretary to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You will work under the supervision of an attorney and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers
Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners
Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients
Source and verify important case intelligence
Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions
Preserve an updated case record system
Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
Maintain and update inventories of contact details
Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
Skills
Proven experience as legal secretary
Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and court system
Knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, transcription software, dictaphone etc)
Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus
Proficiency in English and Spanish
Outstanding time-management and typing skills
Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 – $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Legal Secretary: 1 year (Preferred)
Family Law: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Paralegal – IP Litigation
Company: Lippes Mathias LLP
Location: New York, NY
