Legal Secretary - Medical Malpractice - Remote

Overview

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

In Short

• Join a leading Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care defense team.
• Prepare legal filings and court documents.
• Manage document organization and billing information.
• Schedule conferences and maintain attorney calendars.
• Work in a hybrid schedule with 4 in-office and 1 remote day.
• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Familiarity with New York State and Federal court procedures.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.
• Licensed Notary preferred.

Requirements

• 2+ years Litigation experience.
• Prior experience with litigation involving Medical Malpractice.
• Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating table of authorities.
• Familiarity with New York State and Federal court procedures and rules.
• Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries.
• Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Licensed Notary.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan.
• Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits.