What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Kennedys?
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
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
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
