Job Description

This is an onsite position in Denver, Colorado.

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule : Monday - Friday | 8:00am – 5pm

Location : White Plains, New York | 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Duration : 2 months, with potential for conversion to permanent

Compensation : $35-40/hourly | salaried, plus benefits, upon conversion

Our client, a top national law firm, seeks a Legal Secretary to join their team! This role will be working directly with the defense litigation team.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Draft and send routine correspondence
• Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents
• E-file court filings in various courts
• Open new matters / process matters for closing
• Document management and organization
• Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars

Qualifications

• 3+ years Defense Litigation experience and/or insurance defense experience a plus
• Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes
• Must be familiar with drafting, preparing, and formatting of pleadings
• Must have familiarity with State and Federal court procedures and rules, and experience filing documents in both courts
• Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
• Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the expectation of engaging daily with firm attorneys
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks

City Staffing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our business. As a women-owned and operated business, WBE certified, we recognize the importance of creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all individuals regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, ability, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, or sexual orientation.

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