Legal Assistant

Pitta LLPNew York, NY, United States

30+ days ago

Salary

$75,000.00–$87,000.00 yearly

Job description

Pitta LLP has been representing labor unions and their affiliated employee benefit funds for over 40 years and is seeking an experienced litigation administrative assistant to join its team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Prepare and format correspondence, including briefs, pleadings, and demands for arbitration
Electronically file and serve court documents as required by state, federal, and local rules
Arrange for filing and service of documents
Maintenance and distribution of logs, status report and files
Ensure materials are distributed to the appropriate party
Handle all incoming telephone calls and place outgoing calls in a professional manner
Maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling and coordinating meetings
Assist other administrative assistants and attorneys as needed
Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in litigation : labor experience preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, and experience with ADOBE

Proficiency with Thompson Reuters Drafting Assistant – Cites, TAO and TOC New York and New Jersey Rules

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and deadlines

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Excellent proofreading skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

We offer competitive benefits including medical, 401k, long term disability and life insurances, excepted benefits health reimbursement arrangement, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and generous paid time off.

Pitta LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disabling condition.

Employment Type : Full Time

Years Experience : 5 - 10 years

Salary : $75,000 - $87,000 Annual

Bonus / Commission : No