Legal Assistant - Garden City, United States - Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP

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Garden City, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Garden City, New York:

Legal Assistant:

Experience: 3+ years experience:

In this position, the legal assistant will be tasked with a variety of job duties to support attorneys, including the following:

Drafting of insurance coverage documents, such as coverage opinions, tender and denial letters, etc.
Drafting of general litigation legal documents such as, correspondence, pleadings, discovery demands/responses, motions, subpoenas, settlement documents, etc.
Efiling knowledge to assist with legal filings in State and Federal Courts
Maintain client confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
Ability to communicate with courts, clients, experts, opposing counsel, and counsel for codefendants as needed
Keeps attorneys apprised of status of cases by monitoring and tracking deadlines
Maintain & Review attorney calendars daily and proactively handle upcoming events
Assist with scheduling/coordinating appearances and depositions, as needed. Retain court reporters and interpreters, if necessary.
Opening and closing of files
Maintain and process expense reports and check requests
Proofreading and editing all materials for extreme accuracy and clarity
Scanning, saving and filing documents
Dictation
Handle travel arrangements for attorneys when necessary
Provide backup to other attorneys and assist with overflow as requested
Record and store client information
Assist with attorney marketing tasks, as needed

Required Skills/Qualifications:

Associate's Degree or higher is preferred
At least 3 years of experience in insurance coverage and general litigation, experience with New Jersey matters and Court rules is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
Knowledge of State and Federal Court E-Filing
Proficient in multitasking, attention to detail, excellent communication and organizational skills
The ability to anticipate schedules and deadlines and move projects forward
Exemplary planning, prioritizing and time management skills
Should be able to work under deadlines and have some flexibility in their work schedule to meet unforeseen demands, experience in a highvolume work environment is a plu

Work Location and Schedule:
This position is hybrid remote with a minimum of 3 days in our Garden City Office.

Our Mission Statement says that we cultivate a working environment that provides a humane, sustainable approach to earning a living and living in our world — for ourselves and for our clients.

Further, we are committed to reducing our costs, and our footprint on the planet, by integrating virtually and avoiding the traditional "brick and mortar" costs associated with operating a law firm.

We achieve this by ensuring that our team comes from diverse socio-economic, cultural, geographic, and educational backgrounds. We believe diversity is required to bring a variety of perspectives and approaches to our clients' needs.

Although we have the sophisticated clients and robust resources typical of a large law firm, we strive to maintain a relaxed, informal atmosphere that fosters professional development, personal satisfaction and growth.

Salary is commensurate with experience and skill set.

Position offers benefits, including health, life, short-term and long-term disability, as well as 401k, flexible work and paid time off.

If you're interested in becoming part of a truly collaborative team consistent with our mission, core value, business goals, and promises to each other, then your journey begins here.