Legal Assistant

Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 14 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for our White Plains, NY office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Preparation of legal documents such as letters, correspondence, briefs, notices, pleadings, and motions.
• Familiar with state (NY & CT) and federal court rules, procedures, and filings (including e-filing)
• As requested per attorney daily monitoring of deadlines, calendars, voicemails, answering of phone
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and provide trial support as requested
• Coordination of conference calls, video conferences and other interpersonal communication as requested.
• General utilization and submission of clerical and administrative forms such as check requests and expense reports
• Maintain client files (electronic and hard copy)
• Coordination of large-scale document jobs with Office Services
• Copying and scanning of documents
• Open and closing of client matters
• Provide general assistance firmwide as a member of the legal support team as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities

• Strong verbal and written skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to function well in a high paced environment
• Knowledge of legal terminology and state and federal procedures
• Aptitude for learning new applications, systems, and processes
• Proficient with electronic court filing preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office365 and Adobe
• Proficient with document management systems, iManage preferred
• Proficient with redlining, track changes, table of authorities and table of contents preferred

Education and Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• Minimum two years of experience as an assistant, preferably in a law firm environment
• Strong litigation experience and/or bankruptcy
• Experience with NY foreclosure sales

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of working on a computer

Travel expectation:

• None

Benefits:

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan

In compliance with New York Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is $65,000.00 to $80,000.00. We note the salary information as a general guideline only, as we will consider various factors to determine the offer for this role, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work skills and experience, and education.

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.