Litigation Legal Assistant

Because a great law firm begins with great people.

At Rivkin Radler, we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for the law and commitment to total client satisfaction. Rivkin Radler has approximately 250 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y. The firm actively encourages equal opportunity through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs.

The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays.

Rivkin Radler LLP seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant with 5+ years of law firm experience working full-time in Uniondale, NY office.

The ideal candidate is a versatile team player who demonstrates experience performing multiple work assignments concurrently, often within a short period of time, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. This individual will work well as a team, willing to collaborate and jump in when needed as well as being a self-starter. They will also prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and effectively solve problems under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Must be organized, willing to learn new things, and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing support to multiple attorneys' daily work routine and understanding and adapting to their unique practice, priorities and preferences.
• Prepare, edit, format and proofread correspondence, agreements, contracts, etc.
• Prepare, edit, format and proofread complex legal documents including complaints, answers, motions, as well as other pleadings.
• Electronic filing of documents on court websites (ECF/NYSCEF/AAA).
• Coordinate and manage attorneys' calendars including scheduling meetings, conference calls, zoom meetings.
• Open new matters using Intapp and prepare retainer agreements and other corresponding documents.
• Entry of daily attorney time using iTimekeep.
• Provide administrative support, answering phones, copying, scanning, and submitting expenses using Chrome River.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills typing 55+ words per minute.

Systems:

Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Hybrid Hours:

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm with the flexibility to work overtime when needed

Minimum 3 days a week in office

2 days a week remotely

Congenial fast paced environment, we offer competitive salary and benefits. EOE

The annualized salary range for this position is $55,000 to $75,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

To find out how you can join our talented team, email recruiting@rivkin.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer