Legal Assistant

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP, a full-service civil litigation defense firm and business partner to the insurance industry, is seeking a legal assistant with 3+ years' prior experience to assist attorneys in all phases of litigation. This role is based in our Woodbury, New York office and requires four days a week in office and one day remote, following a minimum of six weeks in-office training. Candidates must be eager to learn, organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Experience in insurance defense litigation is a plus but not mandatory.Experience Requirements:3+ years’ prior legal assistant experience in a law office.Preparing, editing, proofreading, finalizing, serving and filing legal documents.Computer proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel & Adobe AcrobatExcellent typing, grammar and computer skillsExcellent verbal and written communication, knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and proceduresKnowledge of defense litigationProficiency with electronic filings in the State and Federal CourtsPrimary job duties include but are not limited to the following:Insurance defense litigation supportDraft answers and finalize and serve pleadings, discovery documents, notices, stipulations, briefs, motions, affidavits, RJI's, etc.Proficiency editing legal documents and ensuring accuracyPreparation of reports for insurance carriersAssist with document productions and redactionsAssist with preparation of witness/exhibit lists and trial bindersAssist with retention of expert witnesses, preparation of expert indexes, production of recordsCommunicate with clients and coordinate with support services, opposing law firms and courtsE-filing & E-Service (State & Federal)Case management and calendar management for assigned caseloadOrganizing and maintaining case files, including electronic files and document management systemsEntering and managing information in databases and spreadsheets.Updating attorney case listsAdditional administrative dutiesSummaryAs a Legal Assistant, you will support attorneys in managing case files and ensuring the smooth operation of the law office. Your core skills in litigation, document review, and legal administrative tasks will be essential for preparing legal documents and maintaining case management systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, will aid in your daily responsibilities. With your attention to detail and organizational skills, you will contribute significantly to the efficiency of the legal team and the overall success of our practice.*Salary commensurate with experience