Who We Are
A law firm that offers a collaborative environment with a commitment to our employees, clients, and community. Our employees learn and grow by doing work that is both challenging and rewarding. We work hard together, celebrate our successes and bond through our uniqueness as individuals.
Practice Areas
Barry McTiernan & Moore LLC is full-service defense litigation firm. Since 1930, BMM has represented Fortune 500 companies in complex, high-exposure cases. The firm handles general liability claims across various practice areas including negligence, NY State Labor Law claims, Toxic Tort, general liability, premises liability, products liability, and other defense matters. We are proud of our metric-based approach to litigation management. Our team delivers nuanced perspectives to elevate strategy and surface highly effective solutions. We are committed to efficiently and effectively advancing the interests of our clients and arriving at the best results.
Legal Assistant Role
Our New York City office is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our general litigation group. Candidates must have a minimum of three years as a Legal Assistant handling document management, calendar scheduling and deposition scheduling. Strong attention to detail and intermediate or stronger computer skills in Microsoft Office is required to be successful in this role. Preferred candidates will have hands on experience working in Oasis software.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing all tasks related to 50H cases within our internal system and the client Oasis system.
Schedule and follow up on all 50H hearings.
Prepare and send out all notice of hearings for all 50H cases.
Schedule any required translator services.
Upload documents into firm internal system and client Oasis system.
Ensure transcripts are uploaded into client Oasis system.
Confirm hearings that are scheduled on a weekly basis.
Manage internal group excel sheet regarding 50H cases.
Type any 50H dictations in a timely manner.
Review and prepare various legal documents, reports, and correspondence.
Transcribe and proofread legal documents when needed.
Finalize documents for submission including all required exhibits.
Compensation/Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Competitive benefit plans including a 401K with employer match.
Generous time off plan.
Barry McTiernan & Moore is a firm which focuses their commitment to both our clients and employees! We value collaboration and diversity among our team members and seek to ensure a rewarding experience.
We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements
Experience and Qualifications
Minimum 3 years as a Legal Assistant in a defense firm.
Proficiency with MS Office
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent organization skills
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and driven with a commitment to excellence.
Proficient in Westlaw and/or Lexis.