What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Secretary position at Sterling Exec, LLC?
Mid-sized Law firm is hiring a Legal Secretary to perform mid-level legal assistant and administrative duties for a Staff Counsel Office.
In this role, you will develop a working knowledge of legal concepts, practices, and procedures applicable by jurisdiction, draft/revise routine legal documents, handle multiple administrative and legal tasks to support attorneys, and participate in preparation of pleadings, routine motions, notices, subpoenas, routine discovery, review invoices, and prepare/send checks.
Additional responsibilities maintaining relationships with attorneys, outside departments, courts, clients, and third parties. Salary will commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- 3 years of experience as a legal secretary, paralegal, or legal assistant handling insurance defense litigation of personal injury matters.
- Ability to, with or without accommodation, perform the essential functions including, but not limited to, drafting basic legal documents, e-filing them on NYSCEF and PACER; confirming and adjourning appointments, managing or assisting with calendar, communicating with attorneys, courts, insurance carriers, medical providers, clients, mediation companies, etc.
- Strong organizational and priority-setting skills, ability to multi-task, and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Proficiency in learning and applying large amounts of technical and procedural information.
- Ability to type, use computers, and familiarity with common Microsoft Office programs. Such as, Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
- Familiarity with the use of Case Management Software, in legal practice. Also with legal research programs, such as West Law or LexisNexis.
- Notary license and Paralegal Certification is a plus, but not required.
Annual Salary
$60,000.00 - 70,000.00
The salary range is a general guideline and is based on experience, education, training, and business considerations.
Benefits
As an employee, you’ll enjoy benefits and perks, which include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with no waiting period.
- Paid Vacation, Sick, Bereavement
- 401(k) Plan, after a wait period.
Great environment, welcoming staff.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Legal Secretary or Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Melville, NY 11747 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000