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Becker has been included in the inaugural list of The Best Companies to Work for Among U.S. Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report for 2024. Come join our award-winning team!
Becker is a diverse, multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Becker prides itself on client focused services and a commitment to always exceeding our client's expectations. Since 1973, we have been focusing on building a culture that is collaborative, creative, and passionate about growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes some Employer-Paid benefits, Mental Health coverage, and even a 401k match! To fulfill our commitment to our employee’s health and safety, Becker has committees – such as the Wellness Committee and the Mental Health and Well-Being Committee – that ensures our employee’s individual health is always a priority.
We provide every incoming employee with individualized training to ensure that they are experts on Becker’s use of above-industry-standard software and in their role.
We are currently seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for our office that is in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York.
The Litigation Legal Assistant will assist attorneys and paralegals through the performance of complex secretarial and clerical duties requiring a knowledge of legal terminology and the legal process.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Electronically files documents with appropriate court; both state and federal venues, as well as administrative.
2. Maintains New York Bar requirements i.e. CLEs, Board Certification Applications and Renewals; and Court Admissions.
3. Schedules hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings in coordination with case team, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, court reporters, judicial assistants and/or mediators.
4. Prepares hearing files as requested and uploads courtesy copies and proposed orders to the Court.
5. Ensures attorney time is correctly entered by deadline and performs month-end billing processes.
6. Oversees file closing to ensure all funds have been distributed and vendor invoices have been paid.
7. Interacts with clients as required, and as requested by attorney.
8. Processes new matter and conflict requests; performs conflict maintenance on existing matters, as required.
9. Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
10. Gathers client accounting information & generates accounting reports available through accounting software as requested; Ensures timely payment of vendor invoices.
11. Provides document production services (typing and transcription), to include preparation of client correspondence, engagements or retainer agreements, motions, notices, and orders, as requested.
12. Any and all other duties as may be required of the job.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Replies are given within 24 hours, so apply today for immediate consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Becker is committed to diversity in the workplace. Workplace diversity refers to the protection, respect and inclusion of all of the attributes that each employee contributes to the workplace. We strive for a workplace that welcomes and respects all employees regardless of any protected class status, including, but not limited to, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, age, ancestry, and disability. We also acknowledge the other ways in which people are different, such as educational level, life experience, work experience, socio-economic background, and personality and recognize the value of these individual differences.
We are wholly committed to creating hiring practices and a work environment that values and utilizes the contributions of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
As such, it is the policy of Becker to recruit, employ, train, develop, and promote employees on the basis of individual qualifications, competence, and merit. We believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. It is our goal to fully comply with the letter of the law, as well as its spirit and intent.
Full Time
$95k-131k (estimate)
03/15/2024
05/14/2024
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
50 - 100
1988
KEN BECKER
$10M - $50M
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