- A strong understanding of court procedures (both federal and state) and be knowledgeable in reviewing ECF Rules and Judges' individual rules
- Must be comfortable with calling the clerk's office to sort out procedures for more complex situations
- Must be able to electronically file documents with various courts, both state and federal
- Proficient in editing and formatting letters, reports, pleadings and briefs
- Proficient in creating Tables of Contents /Tables of Authorities
- Proficient using Adobe Acrobat, including converting documents, organizing and inserting pages, redacting, bates stamping, bookmarking and hyperlinking.
- Familiarity with transcription software and transcribing dictations
- Strong calendar management
- Experience with editing and finalizing attorney bills (would be helpful but can train)
- Experience preparing and submitting expense reports, check requests, credit card reconciliation forms
- Experience opening new matters and clients
- Ability to research options and pricing for attorney travel
- Proficient in creating and editing PowerPoint presentations
- Willingness to provide Reception desk lunch and vacation coverage, rotating with the other legal secretaries
- High school diploma
- Some college or college degree preferred
- 5+ years of litigation experience
- Advanced Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills required
- Must be willing to work in the office at least 3 times per week, and more if needed
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Description
This position is in our New York office located in downtown Manhattan and reports directly to the Secretarial Coordinator and Director of Administration. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as a dynamic and friendly work environment and the opportunity for personal and professional growth. The ideal candidate will be dependable and punctual, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to multi-task and work well with others.
Skarzynski Marick & Black is a law firm advising insurers in complex coverage matters and litigates high-profile coverage disputes across the country. The firm offers the experience of a large firm, practicing in a more personal and collegial environment.
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