Legal Secretary Litigation, Hempstead

Legal Secretary Litigation
Uniondale, NY
(Onsite 5 days/week)
Salary:
Up to $95,000
What You'll Do:
Provide high-level litigation support to attorneys, including preparing and editing legal documents with a focus on accuracy and formatting.
Manage and organize case files and correspondence, both electronic and paper, ensuring everything is up-to-date and easily accessible.
Handle heavy document editing, proofreading, and redlining of legal filings.
Assist with motion practice and prepare documents for electronic filing (e-filing) in both state and federal courts.
Create and edit Table of Authorities and Table of Contents using advanced MS Word functions.
Perform document bookmarking, hyperlinking, and PDF editing/redaction as needed.
Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and manage daily administrative tasks.
What You'll Bring:
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of legal secretarial experience in a litigation-focused environment.
Technical Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, including advanced formatting features like Table of Authorities, Table of Contents, styles, and hyperlinks.
E-filing Knowledge:
Prior experience preparing and submitting court filings electronically.
Document Handling:
Strong skills in document management, editing, PDF manipulation (including redactions), and file organization.
Attention to Detail:
Exceptional proofreading and multitasking abilities with strong organizational skills.
Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Work Ethic:
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.