Litigation Paralegal (1-5+ years) and Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant (1-5+ years)

The firm offers a friendly, business casual environment with a competitive salary and full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability & Life Insurance.

Litigation Paralegal (1-5+) years

Requirements/Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree required and a Paralegal Certification a plus.
• Extensive experience with the management of large multi-case dockets.
• Management of multiple case deadlines, deposition coordination, drafting pleadings and discovery.
• Client reporting and general support for attorneys and team members.
• Extensive knowledge in preparing for expert depositions and trial preparation for MDL litigation matters.
• Must be a self-starter and team player.
• Candidates should be familiar with the NY State and Federal Rules and Administrative Procedures. Experience filing/serving out of State and in the Court of Appeals is preferred, but not required.
• Work independently on pleadings, discovery, motion preparation and e-discovery.
• Successful candidates should have experience and knowledge with e-filing in state and federal court, case management, docketing, e-discovery, document review, exhibit preparation, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office products and previous Compulaw and iManage/Document experience is beneficial.
• Candidates must have excellent analytical and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Insurance Defense cases is a plus, but not required

Salary Range: $65,000 – $82,000

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to jtmills@grsm.com, with Litigation Paralegal in the subject line.

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Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant (1-5+ years)

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Manage calendar and coordinate travel for Partners & Associates.
• Send approved communications on behalf of the Partner and Associates and a diverse range of administrative assignments.
• Support work includes a high level of trust and gatekeeping of sensitive documents and external communication.
• Candidate must maintain independent judgment, strong problem solving and proofreading skills.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and attention to detail is required.
• Ability to organize and/or shift priorities in a consistently fast-paced environment is essential.
• Associate’s Degree is preferred.
• Law firm or Legal Department work history required.
• Ability to e-file in NY required (both NY & NJ State and Federal a plus), as well as experience with handling paralegal tasks.

Salary Range: $65,000 – $82,000

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to jtmills@grsm.com, with Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant in the subject line.

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.

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