Job Description
Job Description
About the Firm
Join a stable, highly respected boutique law practice in Rye Brook with over 35 years of success. We are a two-attorney firm specializing in a broad range of civil matters. We pride ourselves on our long-standing client relationships and a professional, focused office environment.
The Role
We are seeking a seasoned Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support. The ideal candidate is a proactive professional who thrives in a general civil practice and can manage the workflow of multiple practice areas simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
- Document Production: Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and corporate contracts.
- Litigation Support: Manage court filings (e-filing experience is a plus) and maintain litigation calendars/deadlines.
- Financial Management: Oversee the firm’s time-tracking and billing process using Sage Timeslips.
- File Management: Maintain organized physical and digital files for probate, real estate transactions, and matrimonial cases.
- Client Relations: Serve as the professional "first point of contact" via telephone and in-person greetings.
Practice Areas You Will Support
- General Civil Litigation
- Probate & Estates
- Divorce & Family Law
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Real Estate Transactions (Residential & Commercial)
- Business Sales/Purchases & General Corporate Law
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in a civil litigation environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with billing software (Specific experience with Timeslips is a significant advantage).
- Detail Oriented: Exceptional proofreading skills and a "measure twice, cut once" approach to document production.
- Reliability: This is a full-time, in-person position requiring consistent attendance during standard business hours.
Why Apply?
- Stable, long-standing firm with a deep-rooted reputation.
- Diverse workload—no two days are the same.
- Convenient Rye Brook location with a professional, small-team atmosphere.