Litigation Legal Secretary (NYC)

• Prepare and submit electronic court filings (state and federal), ensuring accuracy, proper formatting, and adherence to all jurisdiction‑specific rules and deadlines.
• Manage and maintain docketing calendars, tracking key dates, court deadlines, hearing schedules, and ensuring attorneys are updated proactively.
• Create, format, and finalize Tables of Authorities (TOAs) and Tables of Contents (TOCs) for briefs and complex legal documents.
• Draft, proofread, and revise correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents with a high level of detail and accuracy.
• Manage attorneys' schedules, including coordinating meetings, court appearances, and travel arrangements.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and mail.
• Maintain and organize case files, both electronic and physical, ensuring easy access to critical information.
• Assist in billing processes, including time entry and invoice preparation.
• Conduct basic legal research and retrieve necessary documents from online databases.
• Provide general administrative support, such as photocopying, faxing, and ordering supplies.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and confidentiality standards at all times.

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