Legal Secretary - White Plains
1133 Westchester Ave White Plains, NY 10604 US
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
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Prepare and format legal documents, including pulling exhibits, proofreading, and redacting materials
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Handle court filings, including e-filing; stay up to date on court rules and filing procedures
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Open and maintain new legal matters
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Organize and manage documents: save to network, index for file room, and ensure accurate recordkeeping
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Retrieve court decisions via Westlaw
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Draft cover letters for attorney invoices
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Enter billing information into legal billing software
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Coordinate scheduling for conferences and depositions; manage attorney calendars
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Oversee third-party vendor billing, process check requests, and liaise with accounting as needed
Qualifications:
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Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience
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Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, including e-filing and preparing tables of authorities
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Familiarity with New York and New Jersey State and Federal court rules and processes
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Team-oriented with the ability to support multiple attorneys collaboratively
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Proactive and adaptable, willing to take on new and challenging tasks
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Exceptional organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
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Proficient in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel) with excellent typing skills
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Licensed Notary
Meet Your Recruiter

Dan James
Managing Director
After graduating with an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Westchester Community College Dan wasn't sure exactly what he wanted to do. In February 2013 he decided to put his knack for connecting people with one another to work when he joined The Phoenix Group. When he's not in the office you can find him skiing, golfing, or spending time with his family.