This is an onsite position in White Plains, New York.
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Location: White Plains, New York 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
Duration: 2 months, with potential for extension or permanent work
Compensation: $30-35/hourly
Our client, a top national law firm, seeks a Legal Assistant to join their team. This role will be working directly on the Malpractice Civil Defense team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide direct administrative and legal support to a team of litigation attorneys, with a focus on civil defense matters
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions and meetings, and coordinate with court personnel
- Assist with the preparation and formatting of legal documents, including e-filing in both state and federal courts
- Retrieve court decisions from Westlaw
- Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems
- Open new matters and manage case documentation throughout the litigation lifecycle
- Process billing, vendor invoices, and check requests
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 2+ years of legal administrative support experience in a civil defense law firm environment; experience in medical malpractice defense is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with document management systems (iManage experience is ideal)
- Familiarity with PACER and Westlaw software
- Strong understanding of court procedures and e-filing requirements
- Highly focused, organized, and able to work independently in a deadline-driven setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Notary Public (preferred but not required)
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate into a professional environment
City Staffing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our business. As a women-owned and operated business, WBE certified, we recognize the importance of creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all individuals regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, ability, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, or sexual orientation.
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