Legal Secretary

Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Legal Secretary for our growing Melville, New York practice. Candidates must be highly motivated with no less than five (5) years’ experience in New York Civil Litigation and Trial practice. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently and reliably with a busy caseload. You’ll work with friendly, collegial attorneys and staff, in a family environment.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

• E-filing/e-courtesy in both State and Federal Courts.
• Preparing cases for trial (compiling exhibits, complying with trial orders, etc.)
• General attorney support, electronic filing of pleadings and documents with the courts.
• Reviewing documents for time sensitive information.
• Calendaring, maintaining electronic tickler system.
• Managing deadlines, profiling documents, file maintenance/organization.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Legal Assistant Qualification:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher education.
• Minimum 5 years of third-party insurance defense experience.
• Minimum 5 years trial experience/NY civil litigation experience.
• Case management programs such as Prolaw is a must.
• Microsoft Office, Outlook Calendaring, and ECF Filing (State with Federal a plus)
• Experience working with carrier guidelines, carrier reporting/vendor requirements.
• Must be able to work in a high-volume caseload atmosphere.
• Must have excellent oral and communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent organization skills, critical thinking skills and able to multi-task.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD
• Life Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off

Come and join a supportive, team-centered firm where success and growth are cultivated and celebrated!

Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris & Willis is an equal-opportunity employer www.defensecounsel.com