Executive Legal Assistant - Real Estate Litigation
Executive Legal Assistant - Real Estate Litigation
The Goodkind Group, LLC
New York, NY
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A leading national Litigation New York City law firm is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant to support Partners within their Commercial Real Estate Litigation Practice group.
The Executive Assistant will provide high-level support to a group of attorneys in the litigation and real estate departments as outlined below (Commercial Real Estate experience a plus).
Support attorneys in all aspects from new matter opening to conclusion
Assist with the preparation of court filings
Assist with the preparation of real estate closing binders
Edit and proofread pleadings, briefs and transactional documents
Prepare Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
Coordinate client meetings
Coordinate teleconference/video conference calls
Maintain attorney calendars and contacts
Coordinate attorney travel
Run conflict checks and prepare new matter forms for opening
Prepare engagement letters
Draft general correspondence
Enter attorney daily time entries
Prepare and process expense reimbursements
Review and finalize client bills
Skills and Requirements
Minimum of 5-7 years of legal secretarial experience in a litigation firm, commercial real estate experience a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Proficient in using Word styles
Proficient in Kofax
Proficient in Best Authority
Proficient in InTapp
Knowledge of Westlaw/Lexis/Bloomberg Law, a plus (but will provide training)
Possess strong organizational and technical skills
Possess excellent attention to detail
Ability to professionally interact with attorneys, and staff
Ability to work independently and with a team
Strong work ethic, positive, solution-oriented attitude
Ability to manage and prioritize competing assignments and
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Legal -
Industries
Law Practice and Legal Services
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401(k) -
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Pension plan -
Paid maternity leave -
Paid paternity leave -
Commuter benefits -
Disability insurance
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