Legal Assistant
Company: Raines Feldman LLP
Location: New York
Posted on: May 17, 2022
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Job Description:
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to support litigation attorneys
in our New York office.
This is a great opportunity to work in a positive collaborative
environment where employees are valued, and work is challenging.
Maintains positive working relationships with clients, attorneys
and support staff. Adheres to strict confidentiality, timeliness
and accuracy of all related work. -Primary Responsibilities - - - -
- - - -File documents with court/administrative related agency and
maintain related deadlines. - - - - - - - -Format and proofread
pleadings, letters, memos, charts, tables, graphs and other
documents. - - - - - - - -Open and close new matters, including
conflicts submission. - - - - - - - -Maintain accurate and
up-to-date related databases. - - - - - - - -Schedule meetings,
arrange for conference rooms and related logistics for meetings. -
- - - - - - -Meticulously maintain attorney calendars; plan and
schedule conferences, teleconferences, depositions, and travel
arrangements. - - - - - - - -Prepare documents for discovery in
response to opposing counsel requests. -Qualifications(Experience,
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) - - - - - - - -Must exhibit a high
degree of initiative in managing multiple prioritiessimultaneously
in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented workenvironment
utilizing excellent judgment, and decision-making skills. - - - - -
- - -Must be a team player and willing to do any project big or
small. - - - - - - - -Excellent written and oral communication
skills. - - - - - - - -The ability to manage electronic and hard
copy documents through litigation technology. - - - - - - -
-Thorough understanding of court rules and filing requirements. - -
- - - - - -Knowledge of Prolaw, Westlaw and internet search engines
for research purposes. - - - - - - - -Knowledge of Pacer and ECF
filing procedures. - - - - - - - -Strong interpersonal,
communication and organizational skills. - - - - - - -
-Flexibility, ability to work late with advance notice.
Keywords: Raines Feldman LLP, New York , Legal Assistant, Legal , New York, New York
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