Legal Secretary, Litigation

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. ResponsibilitiesA strong understanding of court procedures (both federal and state) and be knowledgeable in reviewing ECF Rules and Judges’ individual rulesMust be comfortable with calling the clerk’s office to sort out procedures for more complex situationsMust be able to electronically file documents with various courts, both state and federalProficient in editing and formatting letters, reports, pleadings and briefsProficient in creating Tables of Contents /Tables of AuthoritiesProficient using Adobe Acrobat, including converting documents, organizing and inserting pages, redacting, bates stamping, bookmarking and hyperlinking. Familiarity with transcription software and transcribing dictationsStrong calendar managementExperience with editing and finalizing attorney bills (would be helpful but can train)Experience preparing and submitting expense reports, check requests, credit card reconciliation formsExperience opening new matters and clientsAbility to research options and pricing for attorney travelProficient in creating and editing PowerPoint presentationsWillingness to provide Reception desk lunch and vacation coverage, rotating with the other legal secretaries

QualificationsHigh school diplomaSome college or college degree preferred5+ years of litigation experienceAdvanced Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills requiredMust be willing to work in the office at least 3 times per week, and more if needed