Milber Makris Plousadis Seiden - Woodbury, NY
posted 3 months ago
Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for immediate full-time employment in its Woodbury, New York office. The ideal candidate will be organized and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced legal environment. This position requires a minimum of 3 years of legal assistant experience, preferably in insurance defense litigation. The Legal Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys by managing various legal documents and ensuring that all necessary filings and communications are handled efficiently. The primary responsibilities of the Legal Assistant include drafting and serving legal documents such as answers, pleadings, discovery demands, and motions. The candidate will also be responsible for document productions and redactions, as well as drafting reports and correspondence. Additionally, the role involves the retention of expert witnesses, preparation of expert indexes, and production of records. The Legal Assistant will prepare witness and exhibit lists, trial binders, and will be involved in e-filing and e-service for both state and federal cases. Another key aspect of this position is maintaining the calendar for assigned attorneys, which includes entering court appearances, motion return dates, mediations, and all adjournment dates. The Legal Assistant will also manage case documents by importing them into the document management system and will communicate with clients, coordinate with support services, opposing law firms, and courts. Additional administrative duties may be assigned as needed, and proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential for this role.