Job Description
Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP, a full-service civil litigation defense firm and business partner to the insurance industry, is seeking a legal assistant with prior law office experience to assist attorneys in all phases of litigation. This role is based in our Purchase, New York office and requires four days a week in office and one day remote, following a minimum of six weeks in-office training. Candidates must be eager to learn, organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Experience in insurance defense litigation is a plus but not mandatory.
Experience Requirements
- :3+ years’ prior legal assistant experience in a law offic
- eComputer proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel & Adobe Acroba
- tHighly proficient in typing with excellent grammatical accurac
- yExceptional verbal and written communication, knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and procedure
- sSkilled in preparing, reviewing, and finalizing legal documents with meticulous attention to accuracy, formatting, and compliance with filing and service procedure
- sProficiency with electronic filings in the State and Federal Court
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Primary job duties include but are not limited to the followin
- g:Insurance defense litigation suppo
- rtDraft answers and finalize and serve pleadings, discovery documents, notices, stipulations, briefs, motions, affidavits, RJI's, et
- c.Proficiency editing legal documents and ensuring accura
- cyPreparation of reports for insurance carrier
- s.Assist with document productions and redactio
- nsAssist with preparation of witness/exhibit lists and trial binde
- rsAssist with retention of expert witnesses, preparation of expert indexes, production of recor
- dsCommunicate with clients and coordinate with support services, opposing law firms and cour
- tsE-filing & E-Service (State & Federa
- l)Case management and calendar management for assigned caselo
- adOrganizing and maintaining case files, including electronic files and document management syste
- msEntering and managing information in databases and spreadsheet
- s.Updating attorney case lis
- tsAdditional administrative duti
es
Summ
aryAs a legal assistant, you will support attorneys in managing case files and ensuring the smooth operation of the law office. Your core skills in litigation, document review, and legal tasks will be essential for preparing legal documents and maintaining case management systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, will aid in your daily responsibilities. With your attention to detail and organizational skills, you will contribute significantly to the efficiency of the legal team and the overall success of our practi
ce.
MMP&S Benefits Incl
ude:Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental options, Vision options, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Options, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) Plan, AFLAC, Pet Insur
ance
*Salary Commensurate with Exper
ience