Legal Assistant (Securities Litigation)

The NY office of a mid-sized law firm with over 150 lawyers and offices in four states, offering a broad range of legal services is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in the securities practice group.

Primary tasks include:

• Organizing case files and documents;
• Case tracking and calendaring;
• Document production;
• E-filing;
• Interacting with firm personnel and outside counsel;
• Preparing standard form responses;
• Supporting other projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education:

• Minimum of 5 years’ current legal assistant experience in commercial litigation and court practice is essential.
• E-filing experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Able to manage multiple tasks.
• Team player; provide back-up support when available and as needed.