Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary (Medical Malpractice) (Contract to Hire ) (Hybrid in White Plains, NY )***** Hybrid in White Plains, NY with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote ***** OPENRequired **2+ years of Litigation experiencePrior experience with litigation involving Medical Malpractice is a big plus if not some type of defense litigation.Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating a table of authoritiesFamiliarity with New York State and Federal court procedures and rulesAbility to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys.Key Responsibilities:Prepare legal ** format documents, pull exhibits, proofread, and redact documents.Prepare court filings, and become familiar with court rules and filing procedures. E-file court filings-State and FederalOpen new mattersDocument management and organization, saving to the network, and indexing for the file roomRetrieve court decisions from WestlawPrepare cover letters for attorney billsInput billing information into the billing softwareSchedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendarsManage bills for third-party vendors, process check requests, and follow up with accountingQualifications2+ years of Litigation experiencePrior experience with litigation involving Medical MalpracticeMust have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating table of authoritiesFamiliarity with New York State and Federal court procedures and rulesAbility to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneysOpen to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasksExcellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environmentExcellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel)Strong written and verbal communication skillsLicensed Notary.

Created: 2025-05-11