Location: New York,NY, USA
Manhattan law firm seeks a Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant with experience in Bankruptcy and State Court Litigation who will provide bankruptcy, litigation and administrative support to several attorneys. The successful candidate must have no less than 5 years of Bankruptcy and State Court litigation experience in a law firm setting and will demonstrate the following competencies: excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent organization and prioritization skills; excellent proofreading/editing skills; strong process orientation; collaborative, adaptive and proactive nature; strategic thinker; strong ability to take ownership of work and also be a team player. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; drafting pleadings and correspondence, review and entry of attorney billing, filing of litigation documents in federal, bankruptcy and state courts (including e-filing), preparation of mass mailings, revisions and calendaring of meetings and court dates, scheduling of travel etc. Proficiency with Microsoft Word (including the use of document versions and redlining, TOA and TOC), proficiency with all Electronic Court Systems; Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with PcLaw a plus but not required. We offer competitive salary and benefits.