Legal Assistant

Description

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is a regional law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Manhattan, and North Jersey that has been successfully litigating cases for its clients for close to four decades. We are an aggressive and talented team of trial attorneys who are dedicated to getting the best results for our clients.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our growing team in our New York office. 

As one of the Eastern region’s prominent civil law firms, we are recognized for our successful representation of individuals and companies facing liability relating to automotive and trucking negligence, medical malpractice, toxic torts, work related accidents, as well various other forms general liability. Since the firm’s inception, we have also worked with our clients in combating healthcare and insurance fraud throughout the region and have cemented ourselves as one of the region’s top firms in this arena. 

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to two or more lawyers.
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners.
• Prepare and/or proofread legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, opinions, complaints, administrative decisions, orders, etc.
• Maintain an accurate case record system including keeping contacts and case material up to date. 
• File legal documents with various local courts.
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders.
• Schedule depositions, client meetings, and maintain all attorney calendars.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in the legal field; experience in insurance defense preferred but not required. 
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom.
• Working knowledge of litigation management software systems is a plus.
• Outstanding time-management and typing skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Ability to communicate in a secondary language is a plus.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• HSA, FSA, dependent care, and transportation accounts
• Voluntary insurances 
• Annual bonuses

From $24/hr